Karl Adams

Born: 8/11/1891 in Columbus, GA, USA

Died: 9/17/1967 in Everett, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-19 | Final Game: 1915-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Karl Tutwiler Adams

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Biography

Karl Adams was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1891, who played in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1914 to 1915, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style of play. Adams made his debut on April 19, 1914, showcasing his talents on the mound for a limited time in the major leagues. Throughout his brief career, Adams compiled a record of 1-9 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.01 over his appearances. He recorded a total of 62 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to miss bats, although he did not achieve any saves during his tenure. Despite the challenges faced by pitchers during this era, including the evolving strategies and offensive techniques of hitters, Adams’s contributions to the game during his time in the league remain a part of baseball history. He retired from professional play on September 23, 1915, leaving behind a legacy as one of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	9	30	12	3	0	0	115.0	119	64	5	48	62	5.01	0

Career ERA 5.01 vs. league average 2.91 across their career seasons — 72.0% worse than 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
1914	CIN	NL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	8.0	14	8	5	5	9.00	—	0.0
1915	CHC	NL	1	9	26	12	3	0	0	107.0	105	56	43	57	4.71	2.90 (-63%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
30	32	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	16	0.031	0.031	0.031	0.062	0.0

Career AVG .031 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 87.6% below league average.

Career OBP .031 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 90.2% below league average.

Career SLG .031 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 90.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.062 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — 90.5% 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
1914	CIN	NL	4	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	CHC	NL	26	30	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	16	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	30	0	2	33	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	CIN	P	4	0	0	4	1	0
1915	CHN	P	26	0	2	29	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	30