He began his minor league baseball career in 1883, and continued through the end of the 1896 season.

He went 59-68 in 313 games over a 12-year minor league career.

Later in his minor league career, he became a catcher.

He won 74 games during an 11-season minor league career.

He also played as a first baseman in 13 games over the course of his minor league career.

He also started two games for the first time in his minor league career with the Miracle.

He moved to California to pursue a minor league career.

However, he did have a minor league career that extended until 1908.

During a lengthy minor league career, he won 150 games.

Over his minor league career, Adams went 169-125 in 280 games.