Jeff Stone

Born: 12/26/1960 in Kennett, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-09 | Final Game: 1990-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Glen Stone

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Biography

Jeff Stone was a professional baseball player born in 1960, who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 until his retirement in 1990. Known for his speed and agility on the field, Stone primarily played as a position player, contributing significantly to the teams he was a part of. He appeared in 372 games during his career, amassing a total of 261 hits with a commendable batting average of .277. His offensive contributions included 11 home runs and 72 runs batted in (RBIs), while his remarkable speed was showcased by his 75 stolen bases. Stone's career unfolded during an era characterized by a mix of traditional playing styles and the emerging emphasis on power hitting, which made his speed and contact hitting skills particularly valuable. His ability to steal bases and create scoring opportunities set him apart as a dynamic player in the league. As a retired player, Jeff Stone remains a notable figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions on the field and his role in the game during the late 1980s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
372	941	129	261	23	18	11	72	75	60	186	0.277	0.327	0.375	0.702	-272.2

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.702 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — near 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
1983	PHI	NL	9	4	2	3	0	2	0	3	4	0	1	0.750	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	PHI	NL	51	185	27	67	4	6	1	15	27	9	26	0.362	.259 (+39%)	.322 (+22%)	.384 (+21%)	.707 (+21%)	649.8
1985	PHI	NL	88	264	36	70	4	3	3	11	15	15	50	0.265	.257 (+3%)	.323 (-5%)	.390 (-14%)	.714 (-10%)	-460.5
1986	PHI	NL	82	249	32	69	6	4	6	19	19	20	52	0.277	.257 (+8%)	.325 (+5%)	.395 (+3%)	.720 (+4%)	183.8
1987	PHI	NL	66	125	19	32	7	1	1	16	3	8	38	0.256	.262 (-3%)	.331 (-5%)	.415 (-15%)	.746 (-10%)	-229.1
1988	BAL	AL	26	61	4	10	1	0	0	1	4	4	11	0.164	.254 (-36%)	.317 (-32%)	.377 (-52%)	.695 (-43%)	-416.3
1989	TEX	AL	22	36	5	6	1	2	0	5	2	3	5	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	BOS	AL	18	15	3	3	0	0	0	1	1	1	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	BOS	AL	10	2	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0