Ace Adams
American baseball player (1910-2006) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ace Townsend Adams (March 2, 1910 – February 26, 2006) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Giants (1941–46).[1] Adams batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Willows, California.
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Ace Adams | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: March 2, 1910 Willows, California, U.S. | |
Died: February 26, 2006(2006-02-26) (aged 95) Albany, Georgia, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 15, 1941, for the New York Giants | |
Last MLB appearance | |
April 24, 1946, for the New York Giants | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 41–33 |
Earned run average | 3.47 |
Strikeouts | 171 |
Saves | 49 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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In a six-season career, Adams posted a 41–33 record with a 3.47 ERA and 49 saves in 302 games pitched.[1] Much of his work came as a relief pitcher.[2]
Adams died in Albany, Georgia, at age 95.