Mike Adamson, baseball player, 1967-1969

Mike Adamson

Born: 9/13/1947 in San Diego, CA, USA

Died: 5/7/2022 in Monument, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-07-01 | Final Game: 1969-05-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John Michael Adamson

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Biography

Mike Adamson, born in 1947, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1969. Primarily recognized as a position player, Adamson made a modest impact during his time in the league, appearing in 11 games. He finished his career with a batting average of 0.333, showcasing his ability to hit effectively despite limited opportunities. Over the course of his career, he recorded 2 hits, contributing 1 RBI, while not hitting any home runs or stealing bases. Adamson played during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the evolution of player roles and a shift towards more specialized positions. Although his career was short-lived, his performance in those 11 games demonstrated a glimpse of potential that often accompanies players in their formative years in the majors. His legacy, while not widely recognized, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the experiences of players who navigated the competitive landscape of the late 1960s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 4 11 4 0 0 0 25.3 28 21 3 22 14 7.46 0

Career ERA 7.46 vs. league average 3.32 across their career seasons — 124.8% 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
1967 BAL AL 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 9.7 9 9 12 8 8.38 3.30 (-154%) 0.0
1968 BAL AL 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 7.7 9 8 4 4 9.39 — 0.0
1969 BAL AL 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 8.0 10 4 6 2 4.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 6 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 4 0.333 0.333 0.667 1.000 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +37.3% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.

Career SLG .667 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — +87.0% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.666 across their career seasons — +50.2% above 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
1967 BAL AL 3 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1968 BAL AL 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1969 BAL AL 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 11 4 2 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1967 BAL P 3 2 0 0 0 0
1968 BAL P 2 2 0 0 0 0
1969 BAL P 6 0 2 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 11

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1967