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: January 16, 1944 Burbank, California | |
| Died: March 1, 2009 (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 | |
| Games | 18 |
| Batting averages | .214 |
| Hits | 6 |
| 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
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)