Mike Adamson
Born: 9/13/1947 in San Diego, CA, USA
Died: 5/7/2022 in Monument, CO, USA
MLB Debut: 1967-07-01 | Final Game: 1969-05-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: John Michael Adamson
Biography
Mike Adamson, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1969. Primarily recognized as a position player, Adamson made a modest impact during his time in the league, appearing in 11 games. He finished his career with a batting average of 0.333, showcasing his ability to hit effectively despite limited opportunities. Over the course of his career, he recorded 2 hits, contributing 1 RBI, while not hitting any home runs or stealing bases.
Adamson played during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the evolution of player roles and a shift towards more specialized positions. Although his career was short-lived, his performance in those 11 games demonstrated a glimpse of potential that often accompanies players in their formative years in the majors. His legacy, while not widely recognized, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the experiences of players who navigated the competitive landscape of the late 1960s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.3 | 28 | 21 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 7.46 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | BAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 8.38 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | BAL | AL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 9.39 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | BAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.667 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | BAL | AL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | BAL | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | BAL | AL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 11 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | BAL | P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | BAL | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | BAL | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1967 |