John Stone, baseball player, 1928-1938

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

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

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