Ace Adams, baseball player, 1941-1946

Ace Adams

Born: 3/2/1910 in Willows, CA, USA

Died: 2/26/2006 in Albany, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-04-15 | Final Game: 1946-04-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Ace Townsend Adams

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Biography

Ace Adams was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1946. Born in 1910, he made a name for himself during a competitive era marked by the advent of World War II, which saw many star players serving in the military. Adams compiled a career record of 41 wins and 33 losses, with a solid earned run average of 3.47 over his tenure. His effectiveness on the mound was highlighted by his ability to close games, as reflected in his impressive total of 49 saves and 171 strikeouts. Adams was recognized for his contributions to the game with one All-Star selection, showcasing his status as one of the prominent pitchers of his time. His style of play combined skillful pitching with a strategic mindset, making him a valuable asset to his teams. As baseball navigated through the challenges of the 1940s, including the integration of the sport, Adams' performances on the field remain a testament to his dedication and talent in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
41 33 302 7 2 0 49 552.7 541 213 26 224 171 3.47 0

Career ERA 3.47 vs. league average 3.64 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1941 NY1 NL 4 1 38 0 0 0 1 71.0 84 38 35 18 4.82 3.94 (-22%) -778.5
1942 NY1 NL 7 4 61 0 0 0 11 88.0 69 18 31 33 1.84 3.57 (+48%) 1203.8
1943 NY1 NL 11 7 70 3 1 0 9 140.3 121 44 55 46 2.82 3.50 (+19%) -554.1
1944 NY1 NL 8 11 65 4 1 0 13 137.7 149 65 58 32 4.25 3.57 (-19%) -2641.2
1945 NY1 NL 11 9 65 0 0 0 15 113.0 109 43 44 39 3.42 3.67 (+7%) -1118.7
1946 NY1 NL 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 2.7 9 5 1 3 16.88 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
302 99 9 12 0 0 0 2 0 6 14 0.121 0.171 0.121 0.293 0.0

Career AVG .121 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 53.1% below league average.

Career OBP .171 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 47.6% below league average.

Career SLG .121 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 66.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.293 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 57.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1941 NY1 NL 38 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1942 NY1 NL 61 10 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1943 NY1 NL 70 32 3 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 4 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1944 NY1 NL 65 29 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.103 — — — — 0.0
1945 NY1 NL 65 16 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1946 NY1 NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 302 0 14 108 5 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 NY1 P 38 0 0 11 0 0
1942 NY1 P 61 0 1 21 1 3
1943 NY1 P 70 0 3 28 1 1
1944 NY1 P 65 0 3 20 0 1
1945 NY1 P 65 0 7 27 3 2
1946 NY1 P 3 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 302

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1945 Most Valuable Player NL 27th 4.0 336 0
1943 Most Valuable Player NL 21th 7.0 336 0