Gene Stone (baseball)

Eugene Daniel Stone (January 16, 1944 – March 1, 2009[1]) was an American professional baseball player. Born in Burbank, California, he was a first baseman who appeared in 18 games in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1969. He threw and batted left-handed and was listed as 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall and 190 pounds (86 kg). He attended Citrus College.

Gene Stone
First baseman / Pinch hitter
Born: (1944-01-16)January 16, 1944
Burbank, California
Died: March 1, 2009(2009-03-01) (aged 65)
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
May 13, 1969, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
June 28, 1969, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Games18
Batting averages.214
Hits6
Teams

Stone's pro career lasted for five seasons (1963–1964; 1967–1969), all in the Philadelphia system, and he hit 19, 21 and 20 home runs in successive minor-league campaigns. His 18-game MLB stint, in May and June 1969, included five starts at first base. Of his six career hits, one went for extra bases, a triple on June 20 against Lou Marone of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Stone died in Colorado Springs at the age of 65.

References

  1. Baseball Reference.com page
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