Joel Adamson
Born: 7/2/1971 in Lakewood, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1996-04-10 | Final Game: 1998-04-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Joel Lee Adamson
Biography
Joel Adamson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1998. Born in 1971, Adamson made his debut during a time when the game was experiencing a shift towards more offensive play, often characterized by the power-hitting era of the late 1990s. Throughout his career, he showcased a solid pitching repertoire, finishing with a win-loss record of 5-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.89 over his tenure.
Adamson recorded a total of 77 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters and maintain competitiveness on the mound. Despite not recording any saves during his career, his contributions as a reliable pitcher in the bullpen were noted by his teams. With a career spanning just over two years, Adamson left a mark during an era when pitching was adapting to the rising offensive statistics of the league, making his efforts significant in the context of his time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 44 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110.3 | 121 | 60 | 19 | 37 | 77 | 4.89 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | MIA | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7.36 | - |
| 1997 | ATL | AL | 5 | 3 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76.3 | 78 | 30 | 19 | 56 | 3.54 | - |
| 1998 | AZ | NL | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 25 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 8.22 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.300 | 0.300 | 0.400 | 0.700 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | MIA | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | ATL | AL | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | AZ | NL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 44 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | FLO | P | 9 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | ML4 | P | 30 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | ARI | P | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 44 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ARI | NL | $210,000 |
| 1997 | ML4 | AL | $151,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $361,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos College | Norwalk | CA | 1990 |