Babe Adams' Profile in "Who's Who in Baseball" 1933 Edition
The profile of Charles Benjamin "Babe" Adams in the 1933 Who's Who in Baseball outlines his career as a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, spanning 18 years. Born in 1888 in Tipton, Indiana, Adams was recognized as a Missourian after moving to Mount Moriah, Missouri, where he started playing baseball. He was scouted by Fred Coffman and made his mark in 1908 while pitching for Louisville. He joined the Pirates in 1909, where he contributed significantly to the team's success, winning 12 games in the championship season. Notably, he had an impressive record in the World Series against Detroit, winning a game he pitched. Adams was known for his skill and control, allowing only 1.67 earned runs per nine innings, a remarkable statistic.