Ron Stone

Born: 9/9/1942 in Corning, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-04-13 | Final Game: 1972-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Harry Ronald Stone

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Biography

Ron Stone was a professional baseball player born in 1942, who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1972. Throughout his six-season career, he appeared in 388 games, showcasing his abilities primarily as a position player. Known for his versatility on the field, Stone contributed significantly as both an outfielder and an infielder, adapting his playing style to fit the needs of his team. Over the course of his career, he recorded 194 hits, including 6 home runs, and drove in 89 runs while maintaining a batting average of .241. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases with a total of 11 stolen bases. Stone's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the evolution of player athleticism and strategy. He played for several teams, where his reliable presence and work ethic made him a valued teammate. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the game during the late 1960s and early 1970s reflected the competitive spirit of the era, characterized by the emergence of new talent and changing styles of play. After retiring from professional baseball on October 2, 1972, Ron Stone left behind a legacy as a player who made the most of his opportunities in the rapidly evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
388	804	73	194	28	8	6	89	11	101	122	0.241	0.326	0.318	0.644	-826.5

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 6.2% 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
1966	KC1	AL	26	22	2	6	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	PHI	NL	103	222	22	53	7	1	1	24	3	29	28	0.239	.248 (-4%)	.320 (+4%)	.369 (-21%)	.689 (-9%)	-284.6
1970	PHI	NL	123	321	30	84	12	5	3	39	5	38	45	0.262	.253 (+3%)	.325 (+4%)	.385 (-7%)	.711 (-2%)	-107.5
1971	PHI	NL	95	185	16	42	8	1	2	23	2	25	36	0.227	.249 (-9%)	.316 (-1%)	.365 (-14%)	.682 (-8%)	-234.5
1972	PHI	NL	41	54	3	9	0	1	0	3	0	9	11	0.167	.243 (-32%)	.310 (-8%)	.353 (-42%)	.664 (-26%)	-199.9