Adam Russell
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2011)
Adam Russell was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2011 for the Chicago White Sox, the San Diego Padres, and the Tampa Bay Rays, a span of 4 seasons. Across 85 career appearances, he went 8-3 with a 3.95 ERA and 67 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 850.2.
- 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
- 6'8" / 280 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-06-17
- Last Game
- 2011-07-17
Full name: Adam William Russell
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CHA | AL | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 30 | 15 | 10 | 22 | 5.19 | 4.32 (-20%) | 653.1 |
| 2009 | SDN | NL | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.1 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 3.65 | 4.32 (+16%) | 253.2 |
| 2010 | SDN | NL | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.2 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 4.02 | 4.08 (+1%) | 919.9 |
| 2011 | TBA | AL | 1 | 2 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.2 | 31 | 11 | 20 | 13 | 3.03 | 3.94 (+23%) | -976.1 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 8 | 3 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86.2 | 88 | 38 | 46 | 67 | 3.95 | — | 850 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CHA | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | SDN | NL | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | SDN | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | TBA | AL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 85 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 (170 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 50 | 54.1 | 52 | 25 | 25 | 43 | 4.14 |
| Away | 35 | 32.1 | 36 | 13 | 21 | 24 | 3.62 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-17 | TBR | BOS | L | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-07-16 | TBR | BOS | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-07-06 | TBR | MIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-07-04 | TBR | MIN | — | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-07-01 | TBR | STL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-06-27 | TBR | CIN | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-06-26 | TBR | HOU | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-06-21 | TBR | MIL | — | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-06-18 | TBR | MIA | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-06-15 | TBR | BOS | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 85 |
Salary History
Adam Russell's recorded salaries total $420,800 over 1 season, in 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Russell's career ran from 2008 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2008, 2009, and 2010.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | TBA | AL | $420,800 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $420,800 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio University | Athens | OH | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
Adam Russell: the record in brief
According to the bio, Adam Russell debuted on June 17, 2008 and played a final game on July 17, 2011. The team column moves through the Chicago White Sox (2008), the San Diego Padres (2009 to 2010), and the Tampa Bay Rays (2011). At 6'8" and 280 pounds, Russell is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Russell batted and threw right-handed. Russell was born on April 14, 1983, in North Olmsted, OH, USA. The given name on file is Adam William Russell.
Russell went 8-3 with a 3.95 ERA in 85 games, 0 of them starts. The same table counts 67 strikeouts. That 3.95 ERA compares with a 4.17 league average across the same seasons, 5.3% better. In 2011, one of the busiest seasons, Russell posted a 3.03 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.94. Russell's career Pitcher PIV, which scores run prevention against each season's league, is 850.2.
Frequently Asked Questions about Adam Russell
- What years did Adam Russell play?
- Adam Russell played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2011.
- Was Adam Russell a pitcher?
- Yes. Adam Russell pitched in the major leagues, recording 8 wins and 67 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Adam Russell hit?
- Adam Russell hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Adam Russell play for?
- Adam Russell played for 3 teams: the Chicago White Sox (2008), the San Diego Padres (2009–2010), and the Tampa Bay Rays (2011).
- What were Adam Russell's career stats?
- In 85 games, Adam Russell went 8-3 with a 3.95 ERA, 67 strikeouts, and 86.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Adam Russell earn in his career?
- Adam Russell's recorded salaries total $420,800 over 1 season, in 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Russell's career ran from 2008 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2008, 2009, and 2010.
- What was Adam Russell's salary?
- Adam Russell's recorded salary was $420,800 in 2011.
- What position did Adam Russell play?
- Adam Russell played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Adam Russell and how much did he weigh?
- Adam Russell was listed at 6 feet 8 inches and 280 pounds.
- What was Adam Russell's career ERA?
- Adam Russell finished with a 3.95 career ERA, going 8-3 with 67 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Adam Russell have?
- Adam Russell recorded 67 career strikeouts.
- Is Adam Russell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Adam Russell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.