Willie Adams
Pitcher, Baseball Player
1890 – 1937
Who was Willie Adams?
James Irvin Adams was a pitcher for the St. Louis Browns, Pittsburgh Rebels, and Philadelphia Athletics. He attended Albright College prior to his playing career.
He led the American League in Earned Runs Allowed and hit batters in 1918.
In 5 years he had an 8–16 Win-Loss record, 65 Games, 21 Games Started, 8 Complete Games, 30 Games Finished, 2 Saves, 284 ⅓ Innings Pitched, 303 Hits Allowed, 172 Runs Allowed, 138 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Home Runs Allowed, 144 Walks Allowed, 74 Strikeouts, 19 Hit Batsmen, 8 Wild Pitches, 1,238 Batters Faced and a 4.37 ERA.
While an active player in the minor leagues in 1922, Adams suffered a heart attack, which ended his baseball career.
He died in Albany, New York at the age of 46.
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- Born
- Sep 27, 1890
Clearfield - Profession
- Lived in
- Clearfield
- Died
- Jun 18, 1937
Albany
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on July 23, 2013
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