George Stone

Born: 9/3/1876 in Lost Nation, IA, USA

Died: 1/3/1945 in Clinton, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-04-20 | Final Game: 1910-10-09

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: George Robert Stone

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Biography

George Stone was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, with a career that spanned from 1903 to 1910. Born in 1876, Stone made his mark in the game as a skilled hitter and an agile baserunner. Over the course of his career, he played in 848 games, amassing a total of 984 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .301. His offensive contributions included 23 home runs and 268 RBIs, while he showcased his speed on the bases by stealing 132 bases, reflecting the aggressive style of play that characterized the era. Stone's playing style was emblematic of the transition period in baseball, as the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more dynamic offensive phase. His ability to consistently hit for average while also contributing power made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. As a player who thrived in the early years of the 20th century, Stone helped pave the way for future generations of hitters, demonstrating the importance of versatility and athleticism in the game. His legacy remains as a testament to the rich history of baseball during a transformative time in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
848	3271	426	984	106	68	23	268	132	282	425	0.301	0.360	0.396	0.756	12646.6

Career AVG .301 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +21.3% above league average.

Career OBP .360 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — +16.9% above league average.

Career SLG .396 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +23.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.756 vs. league average 0.628 across their career seasons — +20.5% 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
1903	BOS	AL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1905	SLA	AL	154	632	76	187	25	13	7	52	26	44	69	0.296	.248 (+19%)	.307 (+13%)	.322 (+27%)	.629 (+20%)	2198.7
1906	SLA	AL	154	581	91	208	25	20	6	71	35	52	89	0.358	.247 (+45%)	.307 (+36%)	.315 (+59%)	.622 (+47%)	4931.9
1907	SLA	AL	155	596	77	191	13	11	4	59	23	59	67	0.320	.245 (+31%)	.304 (+27%)	.308 (+29%)	.613 (+28%)	3171.4
1908	SLA	AL	148	588	89	165	21	8	5	31	20	55	68	0.281	.240 (+17%)	.298 (+16%)	.306 (+20%)	.605 (+18%)	1932.7
1909	SLA	AL	83	310	33	89	5	4	1	15	8	24	34	0.287	.244 (+18%)	.306 (+11%)	.312 (+8%)	.618 (+10%)	507.0
1910	SLA	AL	152	562	60	144	17	12	0	40	20	48	96	0.256	.249 (+3%)	.317 (-1%)	.326 (+1%)	.644 (avg)	-95.0