| Position | Pitcher |
|---|---|
| Bats | Right |
| Throws | Right |
| Birth date | March 2, 1910 |
| Birth place | Willows, California, U.S. |
| Death date | February 26, 2006 (aged 95) |
| Death place | Albany, Georgia, U.S. |
| Debutleague | MLB |
| Debutdate | April 15 |
| Debutyear | 1941 |
| Debutteam | New York Giants |
| Finalleague | MLB |
| Finaldate | April 24 |
| Finalyear | 1946 |
| Finalteam | New York Giants |
| Statleague | MLB |
| Stat1label | Win–loss record |
| Stat1value | 41–33 |
| Stat2label | Earned run average |
| Stat2value | 3.47 |
| Stat3label | Strikeouts |
| Stat3value | 171 |
| Stat4label | Saves |
| Stat4value | 49 |
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| Highlights |
Ace Townsend Adams (March 2, 1910 – February 26, 2006) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Giants (1941–1946). He also played in the Mexican League and was banned from MLB for jumping to that league.[1] Adams batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Willows, California.
In a six-season career, Adams posted a 41–33 record with a 3.47 ERA and 49 saves in 302 games pitched.[1] Much of his work came as a relief pitcher.[2]
Adams died in Albany, Georgia, at age 95.
See also
References
- ^ "Historic Baseball: Ace Adams". Retrieved October 4, 2018.
- ^ Corbett, Warren. "Ace Adams". sabr.org. Society for American Baseball Research. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
External links
- Ace Adams at SABR (Baseball BioProject)