Ike Boone
Born: 2/17/1897 in Samantha, AL, USA
Died: 8/1/1958 in Northport, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-04-22 | Final Game: 1932-05-09
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Isaac Morgan Boone
Biography
Ike Boone was a prominent professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1922 until his final appearance on May 9, 1932. Born in 1897, Boone played primarily as a position player and participated in 356 games throughout his career. He established himself as a reliable hitter, accumulating a total of 372 hits and posting an impressive batting average of .321. His offensive contributions included 26 home runs and 194 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during a time when the game was evolving and becoming more offensive-minded.
Boone's career unfolded during the Roaring Twenties and early 1930s, a period characterized by significant changes in baseball, including the rise of power hitting and the integration of players from diverse backgrounds. His solid performance at the plate made him a valuable asset to his teams, and he demonstrated versatility with his occasional base-running prowess, finishing with three stolen bases. Boone's legacy is marked by his exceptional hitting ability and his contributions to the game during a transformative era in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 356 | 1160 | 177 | 372 | 79 | 11 | 26 | 194 | 3 | 138 | 67 | 0.321 | 0.394 | 0.475 | 0.869 | 3943.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | BOS | AL | 5 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | BOS | AL | 128 | 487 | 72 | 164 | 31 | 4 | 13 | 98 | 2 | 54 | 32 | 0.337 | 2192.2 |
| 1925 | BOS | AL | 133 | 476 | 79 | 157 | 34 | 5 | 9 | 68 | 1 | 60 | 19 | 0.330 | 1687.1 |
| 1927 | CHW | AL | 29 | 53 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.226 | -152.4 |
| 1930 | BRO | NL | 40 | 101 | 13 | 30 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 0.297 | 216.1 |
| 1931 | BRO | NL | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | BRO | NL | 13 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 292 | 0 | 470 | 28 | 21 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | BOS | OF | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1924 | BOS | OF | 124 | 0 | 189 | 17 | 5 | 3 |
| 1925 | BOS | OF | 118 | 0 | 198 | 9 | 13 | 1 |
| 1927 | CHA | OF | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | BRO | OF | 27 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1932 | BRO | OF | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 30 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 260 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | AL | 1919, 1920 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 27th | 1.0 | 64 | 0 |
| 1924 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 20th | 2.0 | 64 | 0 |