Lil Stoner, baseball player, 1922-1931

Lil Stoner

Born: 2/28/1899 in Bowie, TX, USA

Died: 6/26/1966 in Enid, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-04-15 | Final Game: 1931-06-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Ulysses Simpson Grant Stoner

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Biography

Lil Stoner was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 until 1931. Born in 1899, he made his mark during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic offensive style. Stoner's career spanned nearly a decade, during which he developed a reputation for his competitive spirit on the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 50-58, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.76. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded a total of 299 strikeouts, showcasing his talent in overpowering hitters. Stoner also contributed to his teams with a total of 14 saves, emphasizing his versatility and importance in late-game situations. While not one of the most dominant pitchers of his time, Stoner's persistence and dedication to the craft of pitching left a lasting impression on those who witnessed his performances. His career represents a bridge between different eras of baseball, highlighting the evolving nature of the game in the early 20th century. After retiring in 1931, Lil Stoner's legacy continued to be a point of reference for aspiring pitchers and baseball historians alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
50 58 229 111 45 1 14 1003.7 1180 531 62 374 299 4.76 0

Career ERA 4.76 vs. league average 4.30 across their career seasons — 10.8% 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
1922 DET AL 4 4 17 7 2 0 0 62.7 76 49 35 18 7.04 4.18 (-68%) -1401.6
1924 DET AL 11 11 36 25 10 1 0 215.7 271 113 65 66 4.72 4.13 (-14%) -1265.7
1925 DET AL 10 9 34 18 8 0 1 152.0 166 72 53 51 4.26 4.55 (+6%) -455.5
1926 DET AL 7 10 32 22 7 0 0 159.7 179 97 63 57 5.47 4.11 (-33%) -1586.0
1927 DET AL 10 13 38 24 13 0 5 215.0 251 95 77 63 3.98 4.08 (+3%) -461.6
1928 DET AL 5 8 36 11 4 0 4 126.3 151 61 42 29 4.35 4.13 (-5%) -3946.2
1929 DET AL 3 3 24 3 1 0 4 53.0 57 31 31 12 5.26 4.60 (-14%) -870.5
1930 PIT NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 5.7 7 3 3 1 4.76 — 0.0
1931 PHI NL 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 13.7 22 10 5 2 6.59 4.10 (-61%) 53.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
230 338 24 58 15 1 2 31 1 15 63 0.172 0.211 0.240 0.451 -1597.5

Career AVG .172 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 39.7% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 39.1% below league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 40.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.451 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 39.7% 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
1922 DET AL 17 20 0 2 1 0 0 3 0 2 4 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1924 DET AL 37 77 3 15 5 0 2 7 0 4 15 0.195 .283 (-31%) .345 (-32%) .389 (-13%) .734 (-22%) -322.8
1925 DET AL 34 55 10 16 6 1 0 8 1 3 5 0.291 .288 (+1%) .349 (-6%) .407 (+7%) .756 (+1%) -12.9
1926 DET AL 32 53 5 9 1 0 0 5 0 2 13 0.170 .279 (-39%) .345 (-42%) .390 (-52%) .735 (-47%) -433.1
1927 DET AL 38 74 2 8 0 0 0 5 0 3 16 0.108 .282 (-62%) .344 (-55%) .392 (-72%) .736 (-64%) -828.8
1928 DET AL 36 39 4 7 2 0 0 3 0 1 6 0.179 — — — — 0.0
1929 DET AL 24 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.067 — — — — 0.0
1930 PIT NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1931 PHI NL 7 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 229 0 26 225 14 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1922 DET P 17 0 1 23 2 1
1924 DET 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1924 DET P 36 0 5 50 3 2
1925 DET P 34 0 1 24 1 0
1926 DET P 32 0 7 36 0 2
1927 DET P 38 0 5 47 3 2
1928 DET P 36 0 4 19 3 2
1929 DET P 24 0 3 20 2 2
1930 PIT P 5 0 0 3 0 0
1931 PHI P 7 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 229
Second Base 1