Adam DeBus

Born: 10/7/1892 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 5/13/1977 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-07-14 | Final Game: 1917-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Adam Joseph DeBus

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Biography

Adam DeBus was a professional baseball player born in 1892, who played in the major leagues during the early 20th century. His career spanned from July 14, 1917, to September 1, 1917, a brief but memorable period in the history of the sport. DeBus took the field primarily as a position player, participating in 38 games where he recorded 30 hits. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 7 runs batted in and showcased his speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases. DeBus played during a time when baseball was evolving, catching the tail end of the deadball era, which was characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on small ball tactics. Despite his short tenure in the major leagues, DeBus's ability to connect with the ball and his agility reflected the skill set of players from that period, who often relied on technique and strategy over power hitting. His career batting average of .229, while modest, placed him among the industrious players of his time, emphasizing the competitive nature of the league in which he played. Though his time in the spotlight was limited, DeBus remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
38	131	9	30	5	4	0	7	2	7	14	0.229	0.279	0.328	0.607	-135.7

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career OBP .279 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career SLG .328 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.607 vs. league average 0.636 across their career seasons — near 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
1917	PIT	NL	38	131	9	30	5	4	0	7	2	7	14	0.229	.248 (-8%)	.312 (-11%)	.323 (+2%)	.635 (-5%)	-135.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	18	0	20	27	7	4
SS	21	0	41	65	12	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1917	PIT	3B	18	0	20	27	7	4
1917	PIT	SS	21	0	41	65	12	6

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	18
Shortstop	21