Jeff Stone
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1990)
Jeff Stone was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1990 for 4 teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 8 seasons. In 372 career games, he hit .277 with 261 hits, 11 home runs, and 72 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-09-09
- Last Game
- 1990-10-02
Full name: Jeffrey Glen Stone
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 372 | 941 | 129 | 261 | 23 | 18 | 11 | 72 | 75 | 60 | 186 | .277 | .327 | .375 | .702 | -164 |
Career AVG .277 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.
Career OBP .327 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .375 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .702 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | PHI | NL | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .750 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | PHI | NL | 51 | 185 | 27 | 67 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 27 | 9 | 26 | .362 | .259 (+39%) | .322 (+22%) | .384 (+21%) | .707 (+21%) | 649.8 |
| 1985 | PHI | NL | 88 | 264 | 36 | 70 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 50 | .265 | .257 (+3%) | .323 (-5%) | .390 (-14%) | .714 (-10%) | -395.9 |
| 1986 | PHI | NL | 82 | 249 | 32 | 69 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 52 | .277 | .257 (+8%) | .325 (+5%) | .395 (+3%) | .720 (+4%) | 183.8 |
| 1987 | PHI | NL | 66 | 125 | 19 | 32 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 38 | .256 | .262 (-3%) | .331 (-5%) | .415 (-15%) | .746 (-10%) | -204.1 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 26 | 61 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | .164 | .254 (-36%) | .317 (-32%) | .377 (-52%) | .695 (-43%) | -397.1 |
| 1989 | TEX | AL | 22 | 36 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | BOS | AL | 18 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | BOS | AL | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 372 | 941 | 129 | 261 | 23 | 18 | 11 | 72 | 75 | 60 | 186 | .277 | — | — | — | — | -164 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (372 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 184 | 465 | 73 | 139 | 8 | 45 | .299 |
| Away | 188 | 476 | 56 | 122 | 3 | 27 | .256 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-10-02 | BOS | CHW | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-30 | BOS | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990-09-28 | BOS | TOR | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-26 | BOS | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-23 | BOS | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-21 | BOS | NYY | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-16 | BOS | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-14 | BOS | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-09 | BOS | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990-09-07 | BOS | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 191 |
| Center Field | 36 |
| Right Field | 12 |
| Designated Hitter | 21 |
Salary History
Jeff Stone's recorded salaries total $400,000 over 3 seasons, 1986 to 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Stone's career ran from 1983 to 1990. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985, 1989, and 1990.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | BAL | AL | $160,000 |
| 1987 | PHI | NL | $140,000 |
| 1986 | PHI | NL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $400,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 7th | 1.0 | 120 | 0 |
Jeff Stone: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jeff Stone's first major league game on September 9, 1983; the last one listed came on October 2, 1990. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Phillies (1983 through 1987), the Baltimore Orioles (1988), the Texas Rangers (1989), and the Boston Red Sox (1989 to 1990). Listed as an outfielder, Stone hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The recorded size is 175 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Stone was born on December 26, 1960, in Kennett, MO, USA. Stone's full given name, per the bio, is Jeffrey Glen Stone.
Stone's career batting table shows 372 games, 941 at bats and 261 hits, a .277 average, adding 11 home runs, 72 runs batted in, and 75 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .327 clip and slugging .375, Stone finished with a .702 OPS. Measured against the leagues Stone played in, the .277 career average compares with a .258 league average over the same seasons, 7.5% above the league. 1985 produced Stone's most hits, 70 of them for the Philadelphia Phillies. On the bases, the high point was 27 steals in 1984.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Stone
- What years did Jeff Stone play?
- Jeff Stone played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1990.
- Was Jeff Stone a pitcher?
- No. Jeff Stone was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jeff Stone hit?
- Jeff Stone hit 11 career home runs with 261 hits.
- What teams did Jeff Stone play for?
- Jeff Stone played for 4 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1983–1987), the Baltimore Orioles (1988), the Texas Rangers (1989), and the Boston Red Sox (1989–1990).
- What were Jeff Stone's career stats?
- In 372 games, Jeff Stone had 261 hits, 11 home runs, 72 RBI, 129 runs, and 75 stolen bases, with a .277 batting average.
- How much did Jeff Stone earn in his career?
- Jeff Stone's recorded salaries total $400,000 over 3 seasons, 1986 to 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Stone's career ran from 1983 to 1990. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985, 1989, and 1990.
- What was Jeff Stone's salary?
- Jeff Stone's last recorded salary was $160,000, in 1988. His highest recorded salary was $160,000, in 1988, and his lowest was $100,000, in 1986. The Salary History table lists each season from 1986 to 1988.
- What position did Jeff Stone play?
- Jeff Stone played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jeff Stone and how much did he weigh?
- Jeff Stone was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jeff Stone hit each season?
- Jeff Stone's home runs by season: 0 in 1983, 1 in 1984, 3 in 1985, 6 in 1986, 1 in 1987, 0 in 1988, 0 in 1989, and 0 in 1990. His most in one season was 6, in 1986.
- What was Jeff Stone's career batting average?
- Jeff Stone batted .277 over his career, with 261 hits in 941 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jeff Stone have?
- Jeff Stone drove in 72 runs in his career.
- Is Jeff Stone in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Stone has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.