Ace Adams | |||
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Pitcher | |||
Born: March 2, 1910 Willows, California |
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Died: February 26, 2006 Albany, Georgia |
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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 | ||
Strikeouts | 49 | ||
Teams | |||
Career highlights and awards | |||
Ace Townsend Adams (2 March 1910 – 26 February 2006) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Giants (1941–46). Adams batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Willows, California.
In a six-season career, Adams posted a 41–33 record with a 3.47 ERA and 49 saves in 302 games pitched.
Adams died in Albany, Georgia, at age 93. His obituary listed his year of birth as 1910, while baseball records list it as 1912.
Ace Townsend Adams is buried at Friendship Cemetery, Seminole County, Donalsonville, Georgia 39845.