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 | |
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First baseman / Pinch hitter | |
Born: Burbank, California | January 16, 1944|
Died: March 1, 2009 Colorado Springs, Colorado | (aged 65)|
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 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
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
editExternal links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)