Dan Adams
Born: 6/19/1887 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 10/6/1964 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-05-22 | Final Game: 1915-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Daniel Leslie Adams
Biography
Dan Adams was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, an era characterized by the tail end of the deadball period. Born in 1887, Adams made his Major League debut on May 22, 1914, and continued to compete until his last game on September 26, 1915. During his brief stint in the major leagues, he showcased his skills on the mound with a career record of 4-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.74.
Adams recorded a total of 54 strikeouts and secured 3 saves over his career, demonstrating a solid ability to handle pressure situations. Although his win-loss record may not reflect a dominant career, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in a time when baseball was transitioning and evolving. Adams' playing style highlighted the importance of pitching strategy during a time when the game was heavily focused on defense and pitching prowess, making him a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history, despite the brevity of his career.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 11 | 47 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 171.0 | 182 | 71 | 5 | 65 | 54 | 3.74 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | KCF | FL | 4 | 9 | 36 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 136.0 | 141 | 53 | 52 | 38 | 3.51 | -1960.3 |
| 1915 | KCF | FL | 0 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.0 | 41 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 4.63 | -473.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 55 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0.145 | 0.190 | 0.200 | 0.390 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | KCF | FL | 36 | 46 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0.152 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | KCF | FL | 11 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 47 | 0 | 14 | 47 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | KCF | P | 36 | 0 | 8 | 38 | 3 | 1 |
| 1915 | KCF | P | 11 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 47 |