Bob Adams
Born: 7/24/1901 in Holyoke, MA, USA
Died: 10/17/1996 in Lemoyne, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1925-09-22 | Final Game: 1925-09-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: Robert Burnette Adams
Biography
Bob Adams was a professional baseball player born in 1901, whose brief career spanned two games in the major leagues during the 1925 season. Primarily positioned as a player, Adams made his mark in the sport at a time when baseball was transitioning away from the deadball era and into a more offensive-minded approach. Despite his limited time on the field, he showcased his skill with a batting average of .333, recording 1 hit in his 2 games played.
Adams' time in the major leagues was remarkably short, with his career extending from September 22 to September 23, 1925. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his fleeting presence in the game reflects the challenges many players faced during this period, when opportunities were scarce and competition was fierce. While he may not be remembered among the sport's greats, Bob Adams remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, illustrating the diverse journeys of those who aspired to play at the highest level.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7.94 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7.94 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BOS | AL | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BOS | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh University | Bethlehem | PA | 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925 |