Ike Boone

Born: 2/17/1897 in Samantha, AL, USA

Died: 8/1/1958 in Northport, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-22 | Final Game: 1932-05-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Isaac Morgan Boone

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Biography

Ike Boone was a prominent professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1922 until his final appearance on May 9, 1932. Born in 1897, Boone played primarily as a position player and participated in 356 games throughout his career. He established himself as a reliable hitter, accumulating a total of 372 hits and posting an impressive batting average of .321. His offensive contributions included 26 home runs and 194 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during a time when the game was evolving and becoming more offensive-minded. Boone's career unfolded during the Roaring Twenties and early 1930s, a period characterized by significant changes in baseball, including the rise of power hitting and the integration of players from diverse backgrounds. His solid performance at the plate made him a valuable asset to his teams, and he demonstrated versatility with his occasional base-running prowess, finishing with three stolen bases. Boone's legacy is marked by his exceptional hitting ability and his contributions to the game during a transformative era in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
356	1160	177	372	79	11	26	194	3	138	67	0.321	0.394	0.475	0.869	4168.9

Career AVG .321 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — +13.1% above league average.

Career OBP .394 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +14.2% above league average.

Career SLG .475 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — +19.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.869 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — +16.9% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1922	NY1	NL	2	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1923	BOS	AL	5	15	1	4	0	1	0	2	0	1	0	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	BOS	AL	128	487	72	164	31	4	13	98	2	54	32	0.337	.283 (+19%)	.345 (+17%)	.389 (+28%)	.734 (+23%)	2285.4
1925	BOS	AL	133	476	79	157	34	5	9	68	1	60	19	0.330	.288 (+15%)	.349 (+16%)	.407 (+18%)	.756 (+17%)	1804.5
1927	CHW	AL	29	53	10	12	4	0	1	11	0	3	4	0.226	.282 (-20%)	.344 (-22%)	.392 (-9%)	.736 (-15%)	-151.5
1930	BRO	NL	40	101	13	30	9	1	3	13	0	14	8	0.297	.293 (+1%)	.354 (+8%)	.429 (+15%)	.784 (+12%)	230.5
1931	BRO	NL	6	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	BRO	NL	13	21	2	3	1	0	0	2	0	5	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0