Adam Russell, baseball player, 2008-2011

Adam Russell

Born: 4/14/1983 in North Olmsted, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-06-17 | Final Game: 2011-07-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'8" | Weight: 280 lbs

Full name: Adam William Russell

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Biography

Adam Russell, born in 1983, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 until his retirement in 2011. Known for his strong right arm and competitive spirit, Russell made his mark in the league primarily as a member of the bullpen. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 8-3 and maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.95, showcasing his ability to effectively navigate challenging game situations. Russell struck out 67 batters during his time in the majors, demonstrating his capacity to overpower hitters and contribute to his team's success. Although he did not record any saves, his role was pivotal in providing solid innings in relief. Playing during a time when the game was increasingly focused on power hitting and specialized pitching roles, Russell’s versatility and effectiveness out of the bullpen were significant assets for the teams he played for. He retired on July 17, 2011, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable option in late-game scenarios.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 3 85 0 0 0 0 86.7 88 38 3 46 67 3.95 0

Career ERA 3.95 vs. league average 4.17 across their career seasons — 5.3% 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
2008 CHW AL 4 0 22 0 0 0 0 26.0 30 15 10 22 5.19 4.32 (-20%) -
2009 SDP NL 3 1 15 0 0 0 0 12.3 13 5 11 14 3.65 4.32 (+16%) -
2010 SDP NL 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 15.7 14 7 5 18 4.02 4.08 (+1%) -
2011 TBR AL 1 2 36 0 0 0 0 32.7 31 11 20 13 3.03 3.94 (+23%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
85 1 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 .328 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .409 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
2008 CHW AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 SDP NL 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 SDP NL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 TBR AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 85 0 1 11 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 CHA P 22 0 0 5 0 0
2009 SDN P 15 0 0 2 0 0
2010 SDN P 12 0 0 0 1 0
2011 TBA P 36 0 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 85

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 TBA AL $420,800
Total Career Earnings $420,800

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Ohio University Athens OH 2002, 2003, 2004