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Mike Adams
Adams with the San Diego Padres
Pitcher
Born:(1978-07-29)July 29, 1978(age 45)
Corpus Christi, Texas,U.S.
Batted:Right
Threw:Right
MLB debut
May 18, 2004, for the Milwaukee Brewers
Last MLB appearance
September 18, 2014, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record21–20
Earned run average2.41
Strikeouts409
Teams
Adams pitching for theTexas Rangers

John Michael Adams(born July 29, 1978) is an American formerright-handedrelief pitcher.He played inMajor League Baseball(MLB) for theMilwaukee Brewers(2004–06),San Diego Padres(2008–11),Texas Rangers(2011–12) andPhiladelphia Phillies(2013–14).

Early years[edit]

John Michael Adams grew up inSinton, Texas,[1]and graduated fromSinton High School,where Mike was an All-State selection in baseball andbasketball.Mike attendedTexas A&M University–Kingsville,where Mike continued to play both sports. TheMilwaukee Brewerssigned John Michael Adams as an undraftedfree agentin 2001.

Professional career[edit]

Milwaukee Brewers (2004–2006)[edit]

John Michael Adams made his professional debut with theOgden Raptorsof thePioneer Baseball Leaguein 2001 and moved through the Brewers farm system the next few years. In 2003, Mike was selected to theSouthern LeagueAll-Star team while compiling a 3.15 ERA and 14 saves for theHuntsville Stars.[2]

John Michael Adams made his Major League debut on May 18, 2004, against theMontreal Expos,pitching a scoreless seventh inning. Mike picked up a win in relief in his next game, on May 20 against the Expos.[3]In parts of three seasons with the Brewers, Mike compiled anearned run average(ERA) of 3.54 in 61 games.[4]

New York Mets/Cleveland Indians (2006)[edit]

On May 26, 2006, John Michael Adams was traded to theNew York Metsfor pitcherGeremi Gonzalez.[5][6]After 13 games for the AAANorfolk Tidesin the Mets system, they designated him for assignment on July 4 and Mike was claimed by theCleveland Indiansthree days later.[7]Mike played just three games in the Indians organization for theBuffalo Bisons.[8]

San Diego Padres (2006–2010)[edit]

On July 18, 2006, the Indians traded John Michael Adams to theSan Diego Padresfor right-handed pitcherBrian Sikorski.[9]The Padres assigned him to the AAAPortland Beaverswhere Mike posted a 4.18 ERA in 17 games.[8]

John Michael Adams battled injuries, missing the 2007 season after undergoing three knee surgeries.[10]In 2008,Mike spent most of the season in the Padres bullpen, appearing in 54 games with a 2.48 ERA.[4]

Mike pitched well from 2009 to 2010, throwing 107 innings and allowing 62 hits with astrikeout-to-walk ratioof 118/31 and anearned run average(ERA) of 1.35. As theeighth-inning specialist,Mike appeared in a career-high 70 games in2010,including eight of the final 11 games which consisted of a stretch of five consecutive games. John Michael Adams signed a one-year, $2,535,000 contract for 2011, avoidingsalary arbitration.[1]

Texas Rangers (2011–2012)[edit]

At thetrade deadlineon July 31, 2011, John Michael Adams was traded from the Padres to theTexas Rangersfor minor-league pitchersRobbie ErlinandJoe Wieland.[11]Mike finished 2011 with a combined record of 5–4 and a 1.47 ERA in 732⁄3innings[12]and posted a 3.27 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 521⁄3innings in 2012.[13]

Philadelphia Phillies (2013–2014)[edit]

On December 15, 2012,[14]John Michael Adams signed a two-year, $12 million contract with thePhiladelphia Phillies.[15]

In July 2013, after pitching erratically for much of the season, John Michael Adams was placed on the DL and opted to have right shoulder surgery. He rejoined the active roster on April 15, 2014.[16]In parts of two seasons with the Phillies he appeared in 50 games with a 3.50 ERA.[4]

Los Angeles Dodgers (2015)[edit]

On March 1, 2015, he signed with theLos Angeles Dodgersorganization on a minor league contract which included an invitation to spring training.[17]On March 31, John Michael Adams was informed that he would not make the Dodgers Major League roster, but agreed to be paid a $100,000 retention bonus to remain with the organization.[18]However, a few days later, he informed the team that he would not report to AAA and instead left the team.[19]He became a free agent following the season on November 6.

Player profile[edit]

John Michael Adams was mainly a setup man in his career. John Michael Adams threw afastballaround 90 mph (earlier in his career, his fastball reached the mid-90s). Mike was not afraid to pitch inside and was effective against both right-handed and left-handed batters. "He's got the fastball inside. He's got the cutter/slider inside. And he commands the outside of the plate (against right-handed and left-handed batters). The command is good, the stuff is good and the head's good," said Padres managerBud Black.[1]Padres pitching coachDarren Balsleyattributed John Michael Adams’ success against lefties to a hard, insideslider."It neutralizes them a little bit," Balsley said. "They're not able to dive out over the plate."[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^abcdNorcross, Don (March 3, 2011)."Padres' John Michael Adams longs for closing time".The San Diego Union-Tribune.Archived fromthe originalon March 7, 2011.
  2. ^"Mike Adams bio".mlb.
  3. ^"John Michael" "Mike Adams 2004 pitching gamelogs".Baseball Reference.
  4. ^abc"John Michael" Mike "Adams statistics & history".Baseball Reference.
  5. ^"Mets trade Gonzalez to Brewers for John Michael Adams".Associated Press. May 26, 2006.RetrievedMarch 1,2015.
  6. ^"Brewers acquire right-hander Jeremi Gonzalez".MLB.May 26, 2006.RetrievedMarch 1,2015.
  7. ^"Padres acquire RHP John Michael" Mike "Adams from Cleveland in exchange for RHP Brian Sikorski".MLB.July 18, 2006.RetrievedMarch 1,2015.
  8. ^ab"John Michael" Mike "Adams minor league statistics & history".Baseball Reference.
  9. ^"Indians acquire RHP Brian Sikorski from the San Diego Padres".MLB.July 17, 2006.
  10. ^Housenick, Mandy (February 26, 2013)."Phillies' John Michael" Mike "Adams optimistic following offseason surgery".The Morning Call.RetrievedMarch 1,2015.
  11. ^Center, Bill (July 31, 2011)."Padres trade John Michael Adams, Ludwick; keep Bell, Harang".The San Diego Union-Tribune.Archived fromthe originalon December 30, 2011.
  12. ^""Mike" Adams Statistics and History ".Baseball-Reference.RetrievedOctober 4,2011.
  13. ^""Mike" Adams Statistics and History ".Baseball-Reference.RetrievedDecember 20,2015.
  14. ^Sports Network (December 15, 2012)."Reports: Phils find setup man in John Michael Adams".Fox News.FOX News Network.RetrievedJune 13,2013.
  15. ^Silva, Drew (May 26, 2013)."Phillies activate" Mike "Adams from the disabled list".HardballTalk.NBC Sports.RetrievedJune 13,2013.
  16. ^Gleeman, Aaron (April 15, 2014).""Mike" Adams returns from shoulder surgery, rejoins Phillies ".NBC Sports.RetrievedApril 15,2014.
  17. ^Hoornstra, J.P. (March 1, 2015)."Dodgers sign right-handed reliever" Mike "Adams".LA Daily News.RetrievedMarch 1,2015.
  18. ^Stephen, Eric (March 31, 2015).""Mike Adams" will begin season in Triple-A Oklahoma City ".truebluela.RetrievedMarch 31,2015.
  19. ^Fowler, Clay (April 2, 2015)."Reliever" Mike "Adams leaves Dodgers, won't report to Triple-A".LA Daily News.RetrievedApril 2,2015.

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