Doc Adkins

Doc Adkins

Doc Adkins baseball card
Pitcher
Born: August 5, 1872
Troy, Wisconsin
Died: February 21, 1934 (aged 61)
Durham, North Carolina
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 24, 1902 for the Boston Americans
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 1903 for the New York Highlanders
Career statistics
Win–loss record 1–1
Earned run average 5.00
Strikeouts 3
Teams

Merle Theron (Doc) Adkins (August 5, 1872 – February 21, 1934) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Americans (1902) and New York Highlanders (1903). Adkins batted and threw right-handed.

Boston Americans

Adkins made his debut with the Boston Americans on June 24, 1902 during a 6-7 loss to the Washington Senators. He made four appearances (two starts) with Boston, posting a 1-1 record with an earned run average of 4.05, walking seven and striking out three in 20 innings pitched.

New York Highlanders

Adkins spent the 1903 season with the New York Highlanders, pitching in two games, one of which was a start. In seven innings of work, he let up eight runs, six of which were earned, on 10 hits and five walks with a 7.71 ERA. His final Major League appearance came September 29, 1903 - the last day of the season - in a 10-4 win over the Detroit Tigers.

Minor leagues

After his stint with the Highlanders, Adkins spent eight seasons with the Baltimore Orioles, winning 132 games in that time. He retired after one season with the Scranton Miners in 1914.

Retirement

After his retirement as a player, Adkins was affiliated with Trinity College. He also scouted players, notably discovering Ernie Shore and calling him to the attention of Jack Dunn, then the owner of the Baltimore Orioles.[1]

Adkins died in Durham, North Carolina at age of 63. He is buried at Maplewood Cemetery.

References

  1. ↑ Brother Gilbert (a.k.a. Philip F. Cairnes), "Young Babe Ruth: His Early Life and Baseball Career, from the Memoirs of Xaverian Brother Gilbert", p. 115. McFarland and Company, 1999. ISBN 0-7864-0652-6

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