Ricky Stone, baseball player, 2001-2007

Ricky Stone

Born: 2/28/1975 in Hamilton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-09-21 | Final Game: 2007-07-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Ricky L. Stone

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Biography

Ricky Stone was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2001 to 2007. Born in 1975, Stone made his Major League debut with the Houston Astros, showcasing his skills during a period marked by a competitive landscape in baseball. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 11-9 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.68. Stone recorded a total of 170 strikeouts and notched 2 saves, demonstrating his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. Stone's playing style was characterized by a blend of power and finesse on the mound. As a right-handed pitcher, he often utilized a varied arsenal designed to keep hitters off balance. He played during an era when pitching depth and versatility were increasingly valued, and his contributions were significant to the teams he played for. Although his career was relatively brief, Stone's impact on the field and his commitment to the game remain a part of baseball history. He retired on July 21, 2007, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable option in the pitching rotation.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 9 220 0 0 0 2 255.7 283 133 44 90 170 4.68 0

Career ERA 4.68 vs. league average 4.39 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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
2001 HOU NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 7.7 8 2 2 4 2.35 — 0.0
2002 HOU NL 3 3 78 0 0 0 1 77.3 78 31 34 63 3.61 4.28 (+16%) 146.6
2003 HOU NL 6 4 65 0 0 0 1 83.0 76 34 31 47 3.69 4.40 (+16%) -1180.8
2004 HOU NL 1 1 16 0 0 0 0 19.0 26 12 7 16 5.68 4.46 (-27%) -906.2
2004 SDP NL 1 1 27 0 0 0 0 32.7 40 25 9 22 6.89 4.46 (-54%) -
2005 CIN NL 0 0 23 0 0 0 0 30.7 48 23 7 15 6.75 4.29 (-57%) -1560.4
2007 CIN NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 5.3 7 6 0 3 10.12 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
220 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2001 HOU NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 HOU NL 78 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2003 HOU NL 65 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 HOU NL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 SDP NL 27 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 CIN NL 23 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 CIN NL 5 0 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 220 0 17 29 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 HOU P 6 0 0 0 0 0
2002 HOU P 78 0 2 11 0 0
2003 HOU P 65 0 9 8 0 0
2004 HOU P 16 0 2 6 0 0
2004 SDN P 27 0 2 2 0 0
2005 CIN P 23 0 2 2 0 0
2007 CIN P 5 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 220

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 HOU NL $395,000
2003 HOU NL $325,000
2002 HOU NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $920,000