John Stoneham, baseball player, 1933-1933

John Stoneham

Born: 11/8/1908 in Wood River, IL, USA

Died: 1/1/2004 in Owasso, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-09-18 | Final Game: 1933-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: John Andrew Stoneham

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Biography

John Stoneham, born in 1908, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief yet notable period from 1933 to 1933. As a position player, he participated in 10 games at the Major League level, showcasing his talents during an era characterized by a transition in the game as it moved away from the deadball era and began embracing a more offensive style. Although Stoneham's career was short-lived, he made a memorable impact, recording 3 hits, including 1 home run, and driving in 3 RBIs with a batting average of .12. Stoneham's time in the majors was marked by the challenges faced by many players of his era, as the game was evolving and the competition was fierce. Despite limited opportunities, his single home run remains a highlight of his career, showcasing the power that he possessed at the plate. While Stoneham did not achieve long-term success in baseball, his brief stint in the majors is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport during the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 25 4 3 0 0 1 3 0 2 2 0.120 0.185 0.240 0.425 0.0

Career AVG .120 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 55.6% below league average.

Career OBP .185 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 43.9% below league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 36.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.425 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 39.9% 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
1933 CHW AL 10 25 4 3 0 0 1 3 0 2 2 0.120 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 9 0 13 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1933 CHA OF 9 0 13 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Center Field 2
Right Field 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Washington University in St. Louis St. Louis MO 1927, 1928