Mike Adams, baseball player, 2004-2014

Mike Adams

Born: 7/29/1978 in Corpus Christi, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-05-18 | Final Game: 2014-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Jon Michael Adams

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Biography

Mike Adams, born in 1978, was a professional baseball pitcher who enjoyed a successful career from 2004 to 2014. Known for his exceptional command and ability to generate strikeouts, Adams finished his tenure with a record of 21-20 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.41. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 409 strikeouts and recorded 4 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a reliever and occasional closer. Adams played a significant role in the late 2000s and early 2010s, during an era marked by a heightened emphasis on bullpen specialization. His effectiveness on the mound made him a valuable asset for several teams, including the San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers. His ability to maintain a low ERA while delivering consistent performances in high-pressure situations underscored his importance in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball at the time. After retiring in 2014, Adams left behind a legacy as a reliable pitcher who contributed to his teams' successes throughout his career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
21 20 408 0 0 0 4 407.3 316 109 33 126 409 2.41 0

Career ERA 2.41 vs. league average 4.16 across their career seasons — 42.1% better 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
2004 MIL NL 2 3 46 0 0 0 0 53.0 50 20 14 39 3.40 4.46 (+24%) 1011.3
2005 MIL NL 0 1 13 0 0 0 1 13.3 12 4 10 14 2.70 4.29 (+37%) -277.1
2006 MIL NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.3 4 3 2 1 11.57 — 0.0
2008 SDP NL 2 3 54 0 0 0 0 65.3 49 18 19 74 2.48 4.32 (+43%) -
2009 SDP NL 0 0 37 0 0 0 0 37.0 14 3 8 45 0.73 4.32 (+83%) -
2010 SDP NL 4 1 70 0 0 0 0 66.7 48 13 23 73 1.75 4.08 (+57%) -
2011 SDP NL 3 1 48 0 0 0 1 48.0 26 6 9 49 1.12 3.94 (+71%) -
2011 TEX AL 2 3 27 0 0 0 1 25.7 18 6 5 25 2.10 3.94 (+47%) 491.0
2012 TEX AL 5 3 61 0 0 0 1 52.3 56 19 17 45 3.27 4.01 (+19%) 660.6
2013 PHI NL 1 4 28 0 0 0 0 25.0 23 11 11 23 3.96 3.87 (-2%) -868.4
2014 PHI NL 2 1 22 0 0 0 0 18.7 16 6 8 21 2.89 3.74 (+23%) 410.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
410 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2004 MIL NL 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 MIL NL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 MIL NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 SDP NL 54 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 SDP NL 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 SDP NL 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 SDP NL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 TEX AL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 TEX AL 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 PHI NL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 PHI NL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2011 ALCS TEX 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2011 ALDS2 TEX 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2011 WS TEX 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2 0 11 0 0 8.3 11 3 6 6 3.24

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2011 ALCS TEX 1 0 5 0 0 4.3 5 1 1 4 2.08
2011 ALDS2 TEX 0 0 3 0 0 2.0 1 1 3 1 4.50
2011 WS TEX 1 0 3 0 0 2.0 5 1 2 1 4.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 408 0 32 43 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 MIL P 46 0 0 5 0 0
2005 MIL P 13 0 1 0 0 0
2006 MIL P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2008 SDN P 54 0 9 5 0 1
2009 SDN P 37 0 4 2 0 0
2010 SDN P 70 0 4 6 0 0
2011 SDN P 48 0 1 3 0 0
2011 TEX P 27 0 3 2 0 0
2012 TEX P 61 0 5 12 0 2
2013 PHI P 28 0 5 3 1 0
2014 PHI P 22 0 0 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 409

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 PHI NL $7,000,000
2013 PHI NL $5,000,000
2012 TEX AL $4,400,000
2011 SDN NL $2,535,000
2010 SDN NL $1,000,000
2009 SDN NL $414,800
2005 MIL NL $331,000
Total Career Earnings $20,680,800

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville TX 1999, 2000, 2001