Jason Adam

Jason Kendall Adam (born August 4, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays.

Jason Adam
Adam with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2014
Chicago Cubs – No. 60
Pitcher
Born: (1991-08-04) August 4, 1991
Overland Park, Kansas
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 5, 2018, for the Kansas City Royals
MLB statistics
(through 2020 season)
Win-loss record5–4
Earned run average4.52
Strikeouts76
Teams

Career

In his senior season at Blue Valley Northwest High School, Adam pitched ​41 2⁄3 innings with a 2.16 earned run average. His 79 strikeouts to just 7 walks impressed scouts.

Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals drafted Adam in the fifth round of the 2010 MLB draft and he signed with the Royals, forgoing his college commitment to the University of Missouri.[1]

Minnesota Twins

On August 11, 2014, Adam was traded to the Minnesota Twins for Josh Willingham. After spending 2015 and 2016 in the minors with Minnesota, he elected free agency on November 7, 2016.

San Diego Padres

On July 20, 2017, Adam signed a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres. He was released on August 14, 2017.

Second Stint with Royals

On August 18, 2017, Adam signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals. The Royals called up Adam on May 4, 2018, and he made his major league debut the next day.[2] In 2018, Adam appeared in 31 games, registering an ERA of 6.12 in ​32 1⁄3 innings.[3] On November 30, he was non-tendered by the Royals, making him a free agent.[4] On December 17, the Royals re-signed Adam to a minor league contract.[5]

Toronto Blue Jays

On March 17, 2019, Adam was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations.[6] He was assigned to AAA Buffalo Bisons and put on the injured list to start the 2019 season. On August 1, the Blue Jays selected Adam's contract. Adam earned his first major league win on August 10, pitching an inning of relief in Toronto's 5–4 victory over the New York Yankees.[7] He finished the season with a 2.91 ERA in 23 games with the Blue Jays.[8] He gave up the lowest percentage of hard-hit balls of all major league pitchers (20.0%).[9] Adam became a free agent on December 2 after being non-tendered by the Blue Jays.[10]

Chicago Cubs

On January 14, 2020, Adam signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs. On August 16, 2020, Adam was selected to the active roster.

References
  1. Paulling, Daniel (June 8, 2010). "Local pitchers Stanek and Adam realize draft dream together". Kansas City Star. Retrieved April 19, 2013. (subscription required)
  2. Flanagan, Jeffrey (May 4, 2018). "Royals promote Adam; Barlow sent to Omaha". MLB.com. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  3. "Jason Adam Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
  4. "Jason Adam: Removed from roster". CBSSports.com. November 30, 2018. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
  5. "Royals' Jason Adam: Back in Kansas City". CBSSports.com. December 17, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  6. "Blue Jays acquire pitcher Jason Adam from Royals for cash considerations". Sportsnet. March 17, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
  7. Zwolinski, Mark (August 10, 2019). "Vlad Guerrero's first triple rallies Blue Jays past Yankees". Toronto Star. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
  8. "Jason Adam Stats, Fantasy, & News". MLB.com. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
  9. "Statcast Leaderboard | baseballsavant.com". Baseballsavant.mlb.com. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  10. "Blue Jays tender Matt Shoemaker, non-tender three players". Sportsnet. December 2, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
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