Robert Burnette Adams (July 24, 1901 – October 17, 1996) was an American professional baseball right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts and attended Lehigh University.[1] At Lehigh, he played both football and baseball.[2]
Bob Adams | |
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![]() Adams pictured in Epitome 1934, Lehigh yearbook | |
Pitcher | |
Born: (1901-07-24)July 24, 1901 Holyoke, Massachusetts | |
Died: October 17, 1996(1996-10-17) (aged 95) Lemoyne, Pennsylvania | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 22, 1925, for the Boston Red Sox | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 23, 1925, for the Boston Red Sox | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | 7.94 |
Strikeouts | 1 |
Teams | |
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Adams appeared in two games with the Boston Red Sox in the 1925 season. He debuted on September 22, 1925. A day later, he played his final game.[2]
In 52⁄3 innings pitched, Adams came out of the bullpen and got no decisions, allowing five earned runs (7.94) and giving up 10 hits with one strikeout and three walks. As a hitter, he went 1-for-3 with one run scored.[3]
From the 1929 season through the 1937 season, Adams coached the Lehigh Engineers baseball program at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He also worked as an assistant coach with the school's football program.[2]
Adams died in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, died on October 17, 1996 at the age of 95.[1]
Lehigh Mountain Hawks head baseball coaches | |
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