Dean Stone

Born: 9/1/1930 in Moline, IL, USA

Died: 8/21/2018 in East Moline, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-09-13 | Final Game: 1963-06-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Darragh Dean Stone

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Biography

Dean Stone was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1963. Born in 1930, Stone made his mark during an era that was transitioning from the post-war period into a more competitive and evolving game. Known for his versatility on the mound, he finished his career with a record of 29 wins and 39 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.47, and a total of 380 strikeouts. Stone also recorded 12 saves, demonstrating his capability as a reliable relief pitcher in addition to his starting duties. Stone's career highlight came when he was selected as an All-Star, showcasing his talent among the elite of the game. Throughout his years in the league, he played for several teams and contributed to the strategies of his respective clubs with a pitching style that emphasized control and adaptability. While his win-loss record may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Stone's impact on the teams he played for and his ability to perform in high-pressure situations remain noteworthy in the history of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
29	39	215	85	19	5	12	686.0	705	341	47	373	380	4.47	0

Career ERA 4.47 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 15.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1953	WSN	AL	0	1	3	1	0	0	0	8.7	13	8	5	5	8.31	—	-
1954	WSN	AL	12	10	31	23	10	2	0	178.7	161	64	69	87	3.22	3.90 (+17%)	-
1955	WSN	AL	6	13	43	24	5	1	1	180.0	180	83	114	84	4.15	4.00 (-4%)	-
1956	WSN	AL	5	7	41	21	2	0	3	132.0	148	92	93	86	6.27	3.96 (-58%)	-
1957	WSN	AL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	3.3	5	3	2	3	8.10	—	-
1957	BOS	AL	1	3	17	8	0	0	1	51.3	56	29	35	32	5.08	3.83 (-33%)	-893.4
1959	STL	NL	0	1	18	1	0	0	1	30.0	30	14	16	17	4.20	3.90 (-8%)	-
1962	HOU	NL	3	2	15	7	2	2	0	52.3	61	26	20	31	4.47	3.96 (-13%)	430.2
1962	CHW	AL	1	0	27	0	0	0	5	30.3	28	11	9	23	3.26	3.96 (+17%)	-
1963	BAL	AL	1	2	17	0	0	0	1	19.3	23	11	10	12	5.12	3.46 (-48%)	324.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
216	170	9	15	3	1	1	12	0	15	93	0.088	0.175	0.135	0.310	-1060.0

Career AVG .088 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 65.7% below league average.

Career OBP .175 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 46.5% below league average.

Career SLG .135 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 65.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.310 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 56.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1953	WSN	AL	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1954	WSN	AL	31	52	5	5	1	1	1	9	5	30	0.096	.261 (-63%)	.333 (-48%)	.390 (-46%)	.723 (-47%)	-442.2
1955	WSN	AL	43	46	1	2	0	0	0	0	3	23	0.043	—	—	—	—	-617.8
1956	WSN	AL	42	34	3	3	1	0	0	1	4	22	0.088	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	WSN	AL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	BOS	AL	17	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	11	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1959	STL	NL	18	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	HOU	NL	15	16	0	4	0	0	0	2	1	4	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	CHW	AL	27	2	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	BAL	AL	17	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	215	84	25	93	7	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1953	WS1	P	3	0	2	0	0	0
1954	WS1	P	31	23	5	17	0	3
1955	WS1	P	43	24	4	23	0	2
1956	WS1	P	41	21	4	20	5	2
1957	WS1	P	3	0	0	0	0	0
1957	BOS	P	17	8	2	11	0	1
1959	SLN	P	18	1	2	4	1	0
1962	HOU	P	15	7	3	10	1	0
1962	CHA	P	27	0	2	3	0	0
1963	BAL	P	17	0	1	5	0	0