James Irvin Adams (September 27, 1890 – June 18, 1937) was a pitcher for the St. Louis Browns, Pittsburgh Rebels, and Philadelphia Athletics. He attended Albright College prior to his playing career.
Willie Adams | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: (1890-09-27)September 27, 1890 Clearfield, Pennsylvania | |
Died: June 18, 1937(1937-06-18) (aged 46) Albany, New York | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
June 30, 1912, for the St. Louis Browns | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 6, 1919, for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 8–16 |
Earned run average | 4.37 |
Strikeouts | 74 |
Teams | |
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He led the American League in earned runs allowed (83) and hit batters (12) in 1918.
In 5 years he had an 8–16 win–loss record, 65 games, 21 games started, 8 complete games, 30 games finished, 2 saves, 284+1⁄3 innings pitched, 303 hits allowed, 172 runs allowed, 138 earned runs allowed, 8 home runs allowed, 144 walks allowed, 74 strikeouts, 19 hit batsmen, 8 wild pitches, 1,238 batters faced and a 4.37 ERA.
While an active player in the minor leagues in 1922, Adams suffered a heart attack, which ended his baseball career.[1]
He died in Albany, New York, at the age of 46.
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