Dean Stone
Born: 9/1/1930 in Moline, IL, USA
Died: 8/21/2018 in East Moline, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1953-09-13 | Final Game: 1963-06-21
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Darragh Dean Stone
Biography
Dean Stone was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1963. Born in 1930, Stone made his mark during an era that was transitioning from the post-war period into a more competitive and evolving game. Known for his versatility on the mound, he finished his career with a record of 29 wins and 39 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.47, and a total of 380 strikeouts. Stone also recorded 12 saves, demonstrating his capability as a reliable relief pitcher in addition to his starting duties.
Stone's career highlight came when he was selected as an All-Star, showcasing his talent among the elite of the game. Throughout his years in the league, he played for several teams and contributed to the strategies of his respective clubs with a pitching style that emphasized control and adaptability. While his win-loss record may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Stone's impact on the teams he played for and his ability to perform in high-pressure situations remain noteworthy in the history of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 39 | 215 | 85 | 19 | 5 | 12 | 686.0 | 705 | 341 | 47 | 373 | 380 | 4.47 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | WSN | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 8.31 | - |
| 1954 | WSN | AL | 12 | 10 | 31 | 23 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 178.7 | 161 | 64 | 69 | 87 | 3.22 | - |
| 1955 | WSN | AL | 6 | 13 | 43 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 180.0 | 180 | 83 | 114 | 84 | 4.15 | - |
| 1956 | WSN | AL | 5 | 7 | 41 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 132.0 | 148 | 92 | 93 | 86 | 6.27 | - |
| 1957 | BOS | AL | 1 | 3 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 51.3 | 56 | 29 | 35 | 32 | 5.08 | -893.4 |
| 1957 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8.10 | - |
| 1959 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30.0 | 30 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 4.20 | - |
| 1962 | CHW | AL | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 30.3 | 28 | 11 | 9 | 23 | 3.26 | - |
| 1962 | HOU | NL | 3 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 52.3 | 61 | 26 | 20 | 31 | 4.47 | 430.2 |
| 1963 | BAL | AL | 1 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19.3 | 23 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 5.12 | 324.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | 170 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 93 | 0.088 | 0.175 | 0.135 | 0.310 | -1060.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | WSN | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | WSN | AL | 31 | 52 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 0.096 | -442.2 |
| 1955 | WSN | AL | 43 | 46 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 0.043 | -617.8 |
| 1956 | WSN | AL | 42 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0.088 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | BOS | AL | 17 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | WSN | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | STL | NL | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | CHW | AL | 27 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | HOU | NL | 15 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | BAL | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 215 | 84 | 25 | 93 | 7 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | WS1 | P | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | WS1 | P | 31 | 23 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 3 |
| 1955 | WS1 | P | 43 | 24 | 4 | 23 | 0 | 2 |
| 1956 | WS1 | P | 41 | 21 | 4 | 20 | 5 | 2 |
| 1957 | BOS | P | 17 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1957 | WS1 | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | SLN | P | 18 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | CHA | P | 27 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | HOU | P | 15 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | BAL | P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 215 |