Gene Stone, baseball player, 1969-1969

Gene Stone

Born: 1/16/1944 in Burbank, CA, USA

Died: 3/1/2009 in Colorado Springs, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-05-13 | Final Game: 1969-06-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Eugene Daniel Stone

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Biography

Gene Stone was a professional baseball player born in 1944, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during a brief career spanning from 1969. Appearing in 18 games, Stone recorded 6 hits and compiled a batting average of .214. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, he contributed to his team's efforts during the early stages of his professional tenure. His career was marked by a focus on contact hitting rather than power, reflecting a different style of play during the late 1960s, a period when the game was transitioning towards a greater emphasis on power hitters. Stone's time in the major leagues was short-lived, lasting until June 28, 1969, which placed him within an era that was rich in talent but often overshadowed by the emergence of more prominent stars. While his statistical contributions may not have made a significant impact on the league, Stone's journey represents the countless players who aspired to make their mark in the highly competitive environment of professional baseball. His experience serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by those who strive for success at the highest levels of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
18 28 4 6 0 1 0 0 0 4 9 0.214 0.312 0.286 0.598 0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.598 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 13.2% below 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
1969 PHI NL 18 28 4 6 0 1 0 0 0 4 9 0.214 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 5 43 1 0 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 PHI 1B 5 5 43 1 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Citrus College Glendora CA 1962, 1963