Bert Adams
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1910-1919)
Bert Adams was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1919 for the Cleveland Guardians and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 10 seasons. In 267 career games, he hit .202 with 137 hits, 2 home runs, and 45 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- Died
- 6/24/1940 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1910-08-30
- Last Game
- 1919-09-28
Full name: John Bertram Adams
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 267 | 678 | 37 | 137 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 45 | 9 | 23 | 98 | .202 | .229 | .248 | .477 | -2,495 |
Career AVG .202 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.
Career OBP .229 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.
Career SLG .248 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 26.5% below league average.
Career OPS .477 vs. league average .659 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CLE | AL | 5 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1911 | CLE | AL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 20 | 54 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 15 | .204 | .268 (-24%) | .335 (-23%) | .358 (-23%) | .694 (-23%) | -200.3 |
| 1915 | PHI | NL | 24 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PHI | NL | 11 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1917 | PHI | NL | 43 | 107 | 4 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 | .206 | .248 (-17%) | .312 (-34%) | .323 (-10%) | .635 (-22%) | -383.1 |
| 1918 | PHI | NL | 84 | 227 | 10 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 26 | .176 | .255 (-31%) | .318 (-33%) | .326 (-41%) | .645 (-37%) | -1212.8 |
| 1919 | PHI | NL | 78 | 232 | 14 | 54 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 27 | .233 | .262 (-11%) | .322 (-22%) | .347 (-16%) | .670 (-19%) | -698.8 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 267 | 678 | 37 | 137 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 45 | 9 | 23 | 98 | .202 | — | — | — | — | -2,495 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (267 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 130 | 319 | 17 | 66 | 2 | 35 | .207 |
| Away | 137 | 358 | 20 | 71 | 0 | 13 | .198 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919-09-28 | PHI | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-28 | PHI | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-27 | PHI | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-25 | PHI | BRO | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-24 | PHI | BRO | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-19 | PHI | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-15 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-14 | PHI | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919-09-13 | PHI | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-11 | PHI | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C | 248 | 3 | 795 | 257 | 33 | 32 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CLE | C | 5 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1911 | CLE | C | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912 | CLE | C | 20 | 0 | 85 | 28 | 7 | 3 |
| 1915 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915 | PHI | C | 23 | 0 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916 | PHI | C | 11 | 0 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1917 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | PHI | C | 38 | 0 | 130 | 40 | 1 | 4 |
| 1918 | PHI | C | 76 | 0 | 261 | 69 | 8 | 8 |
| 1919 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | PHI | C | 73 | 0 | 249 | 90 | 12 | 15 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 247 |
| First Base | 3 |
Bert Adams: the record in brief
Bert Adams's major league career runs from a debut on August 30, 1910 to a final game on September 28, 1919. By club, Adams's seasons break down as the Cleveland Naps (1910 through 1912) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1915 to 1919). Born on June 21, 1891, in Wharton, TX, USA, Adams is listed as a catcher and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Size on record: 185 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Adams's death is recorded on June 24, 1940, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. The given name on file is John Bertram Adams.
Adams finished with 137 hits from 678 at bats in 267 games, which works out to .202, adding 2 home runs and 45 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .229 and .248 give Adams a career OPS of .477. Set against a .256 league average for the same years, Adams's .202 average sits 21.0% below it. By OPS the gap is 27.6% below league average (.477 against .659). Adams collected a career-high 54 hits in 1919. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .233 in 1919, did not top the league's .262.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bert Adams
- What years did Bert Adams play?
- Bert Adams played in Major League Baseball from 1910 to 1919.
- Was Bert Adams a pitcher?
- No. Bert Adams was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Bert Adams hit?
- Bert Adams hit 2 career home runs with 137 hits.
- What teams did Bert Adams play for?
- Bert Adams played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Naps (1910–1912) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1915–1919).
- What were Bert Adams's career stats?
- In 267 games, Bert Adams had 137 hits, 2 home runs, 45 RBI, 37 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .202 batting average.
- What position did Bert Adams play?
- Bert Adams played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bert Adams and how much did he weigh?
- Bert Adams was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bert Adams hit each season?
- Bert Adams's home runs by season: 0 in 1910, 0 in 1911, 0 in 1912, 0 in 1915, 0 in 1916, 1 in 1917, 0 in 1918, and 1 in 1919. His most in one season was 1, in 1917 and 1919.
- What was Bert Adams's career batting average?
- Bert Adams batted .202 over his career, with 137 hits in 678 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bert Adams have?
- Bert Adams drove in 45 runs in his career.
- Is Bert Adams in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bert Adams has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.