Karl Adams
Born: 8/11/1891 in Columbus, GA, USA
Died: 9/17/1967 in Everett, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-04-19 | Final Game: 1915-09-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Karl Tutwiler Adams
Biography
Karl Adams was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1891, who played in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1914 to 1915, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style of play. Adams made his debut on April 19, 1914, showcasing his talents on the mound for a limited time in the major leagues.
Throughout his brief career, Adams compiled a record of 1-9 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.01 over his appearances. He recorded a total of 62 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to miss bats, although he did not achieve any saves during his tenure. Despite the challenges faced by pitchers during this era, including the evolving strategies and offensive techniques of hitters, Adams’s contributions to the game during his time in the league remain a part of baseball history. He retired from professional play on September 23, 1915, leaving behind a legacy as one of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 30 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 115.0 | 119 | 64 | 5 | 48 | 62 | 5.01 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CHC | NL | 1 | 9 | 26 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 107.0 | 105 | 56 | 43 | 57 | 4.71 | - |
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 | 0.031 | 0.031 | 0.031 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CIN | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CHC | NL | 26 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 30 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CIN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915 | CHN | P | 26 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 30 |