Terry Adams was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher for various teams during his career. He was born on March 6, 1973, in Mobile, Alabama, and attended Davidson High School in Mobile. Adams was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 2nd round of the 1991 Major League Baseball draft.
Adams made his Major League debut with the Cubs in 1995 and played for them until 1999. During his time with the Cubs, he was primarily used as a relief pitcher and had a record of 17-18 with an ERA of 4.33. In 1998, he had his best season with the Cubs, posting a record of 7-2 with an ERA of 3.67.
In 2000, Adams was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he played until 2004. During his time with the Dodgers, he was primarily used as a setup man for closer Eric Gagne. Adams had a record of 18-17 with an ERA of 3.65 during his time with the Dodgers. In 2003, he had his best season with the Dodgers, posting a record of 6-3 with an ERA of 2.65.
After leaving the Dodgers, Adams played for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2005. He had a record of 2-3 with an ERA of 4.70 during his time with the Blue Jays. Adams retired from baseball after the 2005 season.
Throughout his career, Adams was known for his fastball and slider. He was also known for his durability, as he appeared in over 70 games in four different seasons. Adams finished his career with a record of 37-38 and an ERA of 4.17.
After retiring from baseball, Adams became a coach. He served as a pitching coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks' minor league system from 2010 to 2012. In 2013, he became the pitching coach for the Mobile BayBears, the Double-A affiliate of the Diamondbacks. In 2014, he was promoted to the Diamondbacks' major league coaching staff as the bullpen coach. He served in that role until 2016.
In conclusion, Terry Adams was a successful pitcher during his career, playing for various teams and earning a reputation for his fastball and slider. After retiring from baseball, he became a coach and served in various coaching roles for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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