John Stone
Born: 10/10/1905 in Lynchburg, TN, USA
Died: 11/30/1955 in Shelbyville, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-08-31 | Final Game: 1938-06-17
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: John Thomas Stone
Biography
John Stone, born in 1905, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1928 until 1938. Over the course of 1,200 games, he established himself as a formidable hitter, accumulating 1,391 hits and maintaining a career batting average of .31. Stone demonstrated power at the plate with 77 home runs and contributed significantly to his teams with 707 runs batted in. In addition to his offensive prowess, he showcased his speed on the bases, recording 45 stolen bases during his career.
Stone played during a transformative era in baseball, where the game was evolving in terms of strategy and player dynamics. His consistent performance and reliability made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, and his contributions helped shape the competitive landscape of the sport in the late 1920s and 1930s. As a player who thrived in a time of increased scoring and offensive strategies, Stone's legacy remains a testament to his skill and dedication to the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 | 4494 | 739 | 1391 | 268 | 105 | 77 | 707 | 45 | 463 | 352 | 0.310 | 0.376 | 0.467 | 0.843 | 12400.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | DET | AL | 26 | 113 | 20 | 40 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0.354 | 457.9 |
| 1929 | DET | AL | 51 | 150 | 23 | 39 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 0.260 | -251.6 |
| 1930 | DET | AL | 127 | 425 | 60 | 132 | 29 | 11 | 3 | 56 | 6 | 32 | 49 | 0.311 | 180.0 |
| 1931 | DET | AL | 147 | 584 | 86 | 191 | 28 | 11 | 10 | 76 | 13 | 56 | 48 | 0.327 | 2046.7 |
| 1932 | DET | AL | 145 | 582 | 106 | 173 | 35 | 12 | 17 | 108 | 2 | 58 | 64 | 0.297 | 1722.2 |
| 1933 | DET | AL | 148 | 574 | 86 | 161 | 33 | 11 | 11 | 80 | 1 | 54 | 37 | 0.280 | 1098.4 |
| 1934 | WSN | AL | 113 | 419 | 77 | 132 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 67 | 1 | 52 | 26 | 0.315 | 1447.5 |
| 1935 | WSN | AL | 125 | 455 | 78 | 143 | 27 | 18 | 1 | 78 | 4 | 39 | 29 | 0.314 | 1061.3 |
| 1936 | WSN | AL | 123 | 437 | 95 | 149 | 22 | 11 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 60 | 26 | 0.341 | 2577.6 |
| 1937 | WSN | AL | 139 | 542 | 84 | 179 | 33 | 15 | 6 | 88 | 6 | 66 | 36 | 0.330 | 2166.8 |
| 1938 | WSN | AL | 56 | 213 | 24 | 52 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 2 | 30 | 16 | 0.244 | -106.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1131 | 0 | 2398 | 101 | 85 | 25 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | DET | OF | 26 | 0 | 49 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1929 | DET | OF | 36 | 0 | 68 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930 | DET | OF | 109 | 0 | 223 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
| 1931 | DET | OF | 147 | 0 | 319 | 11 | 14 | 6 |
| 1932 | DET | OF | 142 | 0 | 334 | 11 | 14 | 2 |
| 1933 | DET | OF | 141 | 0 | 280 | 11 | 9 | 1 |
| 1934 | WS1 | OF | 112 | 0 | 245 | 13 | 9 | 3 |
| 1935 | WS1 | OF | 114 | 0 | 224 | 12 | 11 | 4 |
| 1936 | WS1 | OF | 114 | 0 | 249 | 12 | 9 | 5 |
| 1937 | WS1 | OF | 137 | 0 | 300 | 15 | 5 | 3 |
| 1938 | WS1 | OF | 53 | 0 | 107 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 583 |
| Center Field | 113 |
| Right Field | 453 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryville College | Maryville | TN | 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 16th | 6.0 | 80 | 0 |