Ron Stone
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1966-1972)
Ron Stone was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1972 for the Kansas City Athletics and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 7 seasons. In 388 career games, he hit .241 with 194 hits, 6 home runs, and 89 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 / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1966-04-13
- Last Game
- 1972-10-02
Full name: Harry Ronald Stone
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 388 | 804 | 73 | 194 | 28 | 8 | 6 | 89 | 11 | 101 | 122 | .241 | .326 | .318 | .644 | -712 |
Career AVG .241 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .326 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .318 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.
Career OPS .644 vs. league average .687 across their career seasons — 6.2% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | KC1 | AL | 26 | 22 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | PHI | NL | 103 | 222 | 22 | 53 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 29 | 28 | .239 | .248 (-4%) | .320 (+4%) | .369 (-21%) | .689 (-9%) | -239.0 |
| 1970 | PHI | NL | 123 | 321 | 30 | 84 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 39 | 5 | 38 | 45 | .262 | .253 (+3%) | .325 (+4%) | .385 (-7%) | .711 (-2%) | -87.5 |
| 1971 | PHI | NL | 95 | 185 | 16 | 42 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 2 | 25 | 36 | .227 | .249 (-9%) | .316 (-1%) | .365 (-14%) | .682 (-8%) | -199.4 |
| 1972 | PHI | NL | 41 | 54 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 11 | .167 | .243 (-32%) | .310 (-8%) | .353 (-42%) | .664 (-26%) | -185.8 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 388 | 804 | 73 | 194 | 28 | 8 | 6 | 89 | 11 | 101 | 122 | .241 | — | — | — | — | -712 | ||
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 (388 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 199 | 375 | 35 | 84 | 3 | 44 | .224 |
| Away | 189 | 429 | 38 | 110 | 3 | 45 | .256 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-10-02 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-10-01 | PHI | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-26 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-19 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-17 | PHI | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-09-12 | PHI | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-10 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-09 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-06-21 | PHI | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-06-16 | PHI | HOU | L | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 12 |
| Left Field | 121 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 122 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin Delta College | Stockton | CA | 1962 |
Ron Stone: the record in brief
Ron Stone played a first major league game on April 13, 1966 and a last one on October 2, 1972. Stone played for the Kansas City Athletics (1966) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1969 to 1972). Stone, an outfielder by primary position, threw and hit left-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'2" and 185 pounds. The birth record reads September 9, 1942, in Corning, CA, USA. Ron Stone was the playing name; the full given name is Harry Ronald.
The batting record for Stone: 388 games, 194 hits in 804 at bats, and a .241 average, along with 6 home runs and 89 RBI. Reaching base at a .326 clip and slugging .318, Stone finished with a .644 OPS. The .241 career average is close to the .249 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Stone's .644 stands 6.2% below the league's .687. The hits column peaks at 84, in 1970. The Lg AVG column puts Stone's 1970 at .262 against .253, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 3%. The seasons in which Stone beat the league batting average were 1970.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ron Stone
- What years did Ron Stone play?
- Ron Stone played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1972.
- Was Ron Stone a pitcher?
- No. Ron Stone was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Ron Stone hit?
- Ron Stone hit 6 career home runs with 194 hits.
- What was Ron Stone's career batting average?
- Ron Stone batted .241 over his career, with 194 hits in 804 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ron Stone have?
- Ron Stone drove in 89 runs in his career.
- Is Ron Stone in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ron Stone has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.