Jeff Stone (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jeff Stone |
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| Left fielder | |||
| Born: December 26, 1960 Kennett, Missouri, U.S. |
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| September 9, 1983, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |||
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| October 2, 1990, for the Boston Red Sox | |||
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| Batting average | .277 | ||
| Home runs | 11 | ||
| Runs batted in | 72 | ||
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Jeffrey Glen Stone (born December 26, 1960) is a former professional baseball player. He played as a left fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) for eight seasons. Jeff Stone played for several well-known teams. These included the Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, and Boston Red Sox.
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Early Baseball Days
Jeff Stone was born in Kennett, Missouri. He started his baseball journey after high school. In 1979, the Philadelphia Phillies signed him. This means they offered him a contract to play for their team. He began his professional career in 1980. His first team was the Class A (Short Season) Central Oregon Phillies.
Stealing Bases and Awards
Jeff Stone quickly became known for his speed. In 1981, he played for the Class A Spartanburg team. That year, he stole an amazing 123 bases! He was only caught 13 times. Stealing a base means running to the next base without the ball being hit. It's a very exciting play in baseball.
The next year, 1982, he continued to show his speed. He stole 94 bases while playing for Class A Peninsula. In 1983, Jeff Stone achieved a big honor. He was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Eastern League. This award goes to the best player in the league.
Major League Career
From 1983 to 1990, Jeff Stone played in the major leagues. He also spent some time in Class AAA, which is just below the major leagues. He played for the Phillies, Orioles, Rangers, and Red Sox. He was a valuable player for all these teams.
A Memorable Red Sox Moment
One of the most exciting moments of his career happened in 1990. Jeff Stone was playing for the Boston Red Sox. He entered a game as a pinch runner. This means he ran for another player who was on base. Later in the game, he got a chance to bat.
The score was tied, and the game was very close. Jeff Stone hit a "walk-off single." This means his hit won the game immediately! It was against the Toronto Blue Jays. This big hit put the Red Sox in first place. They were one game ahead of Toronto. This win was very important. The Red Sox went on to win their division, the AL East, that year.
After the Major Leagues
Jeff Stone played his last professional season in 1992. He played for Triple-A teams. These included the Toledo Mud Hens (Detroit Tigers), Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons (Philadelphia), and the Nashville Sounds (Cincinnati Reds). After that, he retired from playing baseball.
