Karl Adams
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914-1915)
Karl Adams was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1915 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 2 seasons. Across 30 career appearances, he went 1-9 with a 5.01 ERA and 62 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 170 lb
- Died
- 9/17/1967 in Everett, WA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-04-19
- Last Game
- 1915-09-23
Full name: Karl Tutwiler Adams
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CHN | NL | 1 | 9 | 26 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 107.0 | 105 | 56 | 43 | 57 | 4.71 | 2.90 (-63%) | -868.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 9 | 30 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 115.0 | 119 | 64 | 48 | 62 | 5.01 | — | -868 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | .031 | .031 | .031 | .062 | 0 |
Career AVG .031 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 87.6% below league average.
Career OBP .031 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 90.2% below league average.
Career SLG .031 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 90.7% below league average.
Career OPS .062 vs. league average .656 across their career seasons — 90.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CIN | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CHN | NL | 26 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 30 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | .031 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (60 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .056 |
| Away | 17 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 62.2 | 65 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 4.60 |
| Away | 17 | 52.1 | 54 | 31 | 20 | 32 | 5.33 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-23 | CHC | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-09-18 | CHC | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-13 | CHC | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-05 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-08-31 | CHC | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-08-28 | CHC | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-08-26 | CHC | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-08-21 | CHC | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-08-15 | CHC | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-08-10 | CHC | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-23 | CHC | PHI | L | 7.0 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1915-09-18 | CHC | BRO | L | 2.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-09-13 | CHC | BSN | — | 3.2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-05 | CHC | PIT | L | 5.0 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-08-31 | CHC | NY1 | — | 1.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-08-28 | CHC | NY1 | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-08-26 | CHC | BSN | — | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1915-08-21 | CHC | PHI | L | 8.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 1915-08-15 | CHC | STL | L | 8.0 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1915-08-10 | CHC | BRO | L | 8.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 30 |
Karl Adams: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 19, 1914 and the final game on September 23, 1915, Karl Adams built the record summarized on this page. Adams played for the Cincinnati Reds (1914) and the Chicago Cubs (1915). Adams played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on August 11, 1891, in Columbus, GA, USA, Adams was listed at 6'2" and 170 pounds. Adams died on September 17, 1967, in Everett, WA, USA. The given name on file is Karl Tutwiler Adams.
Adams's career pitching line is 1 win, 9 losses and a 5.01 ERA over 30 appearances. The same table counts 62 strikeouts. Against a 2.91 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.01 mark was 72.0% worse. In 1915, one of the busiest seasons, Adams posted a 4.71 ERA; the league figure that year was 2.90.
Adams appears at one position only: pitcher, in 30 games. Fielding on the mound produced 2 putouts and 33 assists against 3 errors.
Adams's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 60 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karl Adams
- What years did Karl Adams play?
- Karl Adams played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1915.
- Was Karl Adams a pitcher?
- Yes. Karl Adams pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 62 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Karl Adams hit?
- Karl Adams hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Karl Adams play for?
- Karl Adams played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1914) and the Chicago Cubs (1915).
- What were Karl Adams's career stats?
- In 30 games, Karl Adams went 1-9 with a 5.01 ERA, 62 strikeouts, and 115.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Karl Adams play?
- Karl Adams played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Karl Adams and how much did he weigh?
- Karl Adams was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Karl Adams's career ERA?
- Karl Adams finished with a 5.01 career ERA, going 1-9 with 62 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Karl Adams have?
- Karl Adams recorded 62 career strikeouts.
- Is Karl Adams in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Karl Adams has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.