Rick Adams

Born: 12/24/1878 in Paris, TX, USA

Died: 3/10/1955 in Paris, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-07-13 | Final Game: 1905-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Reuben Alexander Adams

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Biography

Rick Adams was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, making his mark in Major League Baseball from 1905 to 1907. Born in 1878, Adams showcased his talents during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era, characterized by lower scoring and a focus on pitching finesse. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 2-5, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.59, reflecting his ability to keep opposing teams from scoring during his appearances on the mound. Adams recorded a total of 25 strikeouts throughout his stint in the majors, highlighting his capacity to miss bats and contribute to his team's defensive efforts. Although he did not register any saves, his role as a pitcher was crucial during a period that valued pitching strategy and control. Despite the limited duration of his career, Adams' contributions to the game in its formative years are a testament to the evolving nature of baseball as it began to embrace a more dynamic and competitive spirit.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	5	11	6	3	1	0	62.7	63	25	1	24	25	3.59	0

Career ERA 3.59 vs. league average 2.82 across their career seasons — 27.3% 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
1905	WSN	AL	2	5	11	6	3	1	0	62.7	63	25	24	25	3.59	2.82 (-27%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	23	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	4	5	0.174	0.296	0.174	0.470	0.0

Career AVG .174 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .174 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 46.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.470 vs. league average 0.630 across their career seasons — 25.4% 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
1905	WSN	AL	11	23	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	4	5	0.174	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	6	4	20	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1905	WS1	P	11	6	4	20	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11