Bert Adams
Born: 6/21/1891 in Wharton, TX, USA
Died: 6/24/1940 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-08-30 | Final Game: 1919-09-28
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: John Bertram Adams
Biography
Bert Adams was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who played from 1910 until his retirement in 1919. Primarily serving as a position player, Adams participated in 267 games during his career, where he recorded 137 hits and achieved a batting average of .202. While his offensive contributions included two home runs and 45 runs batted in (RBIs), he also showcased his speed on the bases with a total of nine stolen bases.
Playing during the early years of the 20th century, Adams navigated a baseball landscape marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Despite his modest statistics, he contributed to the teams he played for, demonstrating the grit and determination characteristic of players of his time. Although not among the most celebrated figures in baseball history, Adams' involvement in the sport during a transformative period left its mark on the fabric of the game.
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 | 82 | 0.202 | 0.229 | 0.248 | 0.477 | -2844.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CLE | AL | 5 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | CLE | AL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 20 | 54 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.204 | -210.3 |
| 1915 | PHI | NL | 24 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PHI | NL | 11 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | PHI | NL | 43 | 107 | 4 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0.206 | -415.8 |
| 1918 | PHI | NL | 84 | 227 | 10 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 26 | 0.176 | -1409.5 |
| 1919 | PHI | NL | 78 | 232 | 14 | 54 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 27 | 0.233 | -808.4 |
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 | C | 23 | 0 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916 | PHI | C | 11 | 0 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1917 | PHI | C | 38 | 0 | 130 | 40 | 1 | 4 |
| 1917 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | PHI | C | 76 | 0 | 261 | 69 | 8 | 8 |
| 1919 | PHI | C | 73 | 0 | 249 | 90 | 12 | 15 |
| 1919 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 247 |
| First Base | 3 |