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Mike Adams (pitcher)

Mike Adams, American baseball player

Born
July 29, 1978
Age in 2026
48
Zodiac sign
Leo
Birth year
1978

About Mike Adams (pitcher)

Jon Michael Adams (born July 29, 1978) is an American former professional baseball right-handed relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers (2004–06), San Diego Padres (2008–11), Texas Rangers (2011–12) and Philadelphia Phillies (2013–14). == Early years == Mike Adams grew up in Sinton, Texas, and graduated from Sinton High School, where he was an All-State selection in baseball and basketball. Adams attended Texas A&M University–Kingsville, where he continued to play both sports. The Milwaukee Brewers signed John Michael Adams as an undrafted free agent in 2001. == Professional career == === Milwaukee Brewers (2004–2006) === Adams made his professional debut with the Ogden Raptors of the Pioneer Baseball League in 2001 and moved through the Brewers farm system the next few years. In 2003, he was selected to the Southern League All-Star team while compiling a 3.15 ERA and 14 saves for the Huntsville Stars. Adams made his Major League debut on May 18, 2004, against the Montreal Expos, pitching a scoreless seventh inning. Mike picked up a win in relief in his next game, on May 20 against the Expos. In parts of three seasons with the Brewers, he compiled an earned run average (ERA) of 3.54 in 61 games.

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Career and life highlights

Mike Adams (pitcher) timeline

  1. He finished 2011 with a combined record of 5–4 and a 1.47 ERA in 732⁄3 innings and posted a 3.27 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 521⁄3 innings in 2012.
  2. On December 15, 2012, Adams signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

The world when Mike Adams (pitcher) was born

Mike Adams (pitcher) was born in 1978. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1978

  • #1 song"Shadow Dancing" – Andy Gibb
  • Top movieThe Deer Hunter
  • Top TV showLaverne & Shirley
  • Best-selling bookThe World According to Garp – John Irving

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMuhammad Ali wins heavyweight title for the third time
  • Top headlineCamp David Accords — Egypt and Israel sign peace agreement
  • Technology milestoneFirst spam email sent
  • Defining fadDisco and Saturday Night Fever
  • Notable inventionGarfield comic strip debuts
  • World population4.30 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderJimmy Carter
  • Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
  • Also wonWashington Bullets (NBA)
  • U.S. population222.6M

1978 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Mike Adams (pitcher)'s birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19782026
Gas$0.63$3.45/gal
Average home$55,700$435,000
Average income$17,730$67,500
Minimum wage$2.65$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$2.34$11.95
Postage stamp$0.15$0.73
Population222.6M341 million

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