Ace Adams

For the American lacrosse coach, see Jim Adams (lacrosse).

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). He also played in the Mexican League.^[1] Adams batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Willows, California.

Ace Adams
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
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
New York Giants (1941–1946)
Career highlights and awards
All-Star (1943)

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.

See also

• List of Major League Baseball annual saves leaders