Tige Stone

Born: 9/18/1901 in Macon, GA, USA

Died: 1/1/1960 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-08-23 | Final Game: 1923-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: William Arthur Stone

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Biography

Tige Stone was a professional baseball player born in 1901, whose career spanned a brief period from 1923 to 1923. Primarily serving as a position player, Stone made his mark in Major League Baseball with a total of 5 games played. During this short stint, he recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of 1.0. Despite not having any home runs or RBIs, Stone's presence on the field during the early 1920s contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a time when the game was evolving with new styles of play and strategy. Although his statistical achievements might not reflect a long or impactful career, Stone's participation in the league during this era underscores the competitive nature of baseball, where many players vied for a limited number of roster spots. The 1920s were marked by a transition into a more offensive style of play, but Stone's tenure was a reminder of the many individuals who contributed to the game, regardless of the length or prominence of their careers. Stone's journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the dedication and passion that players brought to the game, even in the face of limited opportunities.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	5	4	1	3	1	12.00	0

Career ERA 12.00 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 197.7% 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
1923	STL	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	5	4	3	1	12.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — +253.4% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +190.2% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +156.3% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — +172.2% 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
1923	STL	NL	5	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	4	0	0	0	0	0
P	1	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1923	SLN	OF	4	0	0	0	0	0
1923	SLN	P	1	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
Left Field	2
Center Field	2

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Mercer University	Macon	GA	1920, 1921, 1922, 1923