Grady Adkins

Born: 6/29/1897 in Jacksonville, AR, USA

Died: 3/31/1966 in Little Rock, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-04-13 | Final Game: 1929-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Grady Emmett Adkins

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Biography

Grady Adkins was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the late 1920s. Born in 1897, Adkins made his mark in a competitive era that was transitioning away from the deadball era, where pitching dominated the game. His career spanned from 1928 until April 13, 1929, during which he showcased his skills on the mound for a limited stint in the big leagues. Over the course of his brief career, Adkins compiled a win-loss record of 12-27, reflecting the challenges faced by pitchers during this time. He finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.34 and recorded 78 strikeouts, alongside 1 save. While his overall statistics may not have placed him among the game's elite, Adkins contributed to his teams as a reliable arm in the rotation, embodying the perseverance characteristic of players from this era. His legacy remains part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the journey of players who competed in a rapidly evolving sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
12	27	67	42	19	0	1	363.0	403	175	24	156	78	4.34	0

Career ERA 4.34 vs. league average 4.37 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
1928	CHW	AL	10	16	36	27	14	0	1	224.7	235	93	89	54	3.73	4.13 (+10%)	-
1929	CHW	AL	2	11	31	15	5	0	0	138.3	168	82	67	24	5.33	4.60 (-16%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
76	116	9	21	3	3	0	6	1	6	26	0.181	0.228	0.259	0.486	-753.7

Career AVG .181 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Career OBP .228 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 34.6% below league average.

Career SLG .259 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 36.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.486 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 35.5% 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
1928	CHW	AL	39	70	3	10	0	1	0	5	0	2	16	0.143	.280 (-49%)	.342 (-48%)	.395 (-57%)	.737 (-53%)	-649.0
1929	CHW	AL	37	46	6	11	3	2	0	1	1	4	10	0.239	—	—	—	—	-104.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	67	0	19	88	5	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1928	CHA	P	36	0	8	51	4	2
1929	CHA	P	31	0	11	37	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	67