Jeff Stone (baseball) facts for kids

Jeffrey Glen Stone, born on December 26, 1960, is a former professional baseball player. He played as a left fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) for eight seasons. He was part of teams like the Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, and Boston Red Sox.

Early Baseball Days

Jeff Stone started his baseball journey after high school. The Philadelphia Phillies signed him in 1979. He began playing professionally in 1980 with the Class A Central Oregon Phillies.

Stealing Bases

Jeff quickly became known for his speed. In 1981, while playing for the Spartanburg team, he stole an amazing 123 bases! He was only caught 13 times that year. The next year, he stole 94 bases for the Peninsula team in the Carolina League.

Rising Through the Ranks

In 1983, Jeff's hard work paid off. He was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Eastern League. This showed he was one of the best players in that league.

Major League Career

From 1983 to 1990, Jeff Stone played in Major League Baseball. He spent time with four different teams. He often split his time between the major league team and their Class AAA minor league team.

A Big Moment in Boston

One of the most exciting parts of Jeff's career happened in 1990. He was playing for the Boston Red Sox. In a crucial game against the Blue Jays, he came into the game as a pinch runner. Later, he hit a "walk-off" single. This means his hit won the game for the Red Sox! This victory put the Red Sox in first place in their division. They went on to win the American League East that year.

Final Seasons

Jeff's last professional baseball season was in 1992. He played for several Triple-A teams that year. These included the Toledo Mud Hens, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons, and the Nashville Sounds.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
• Jeff Stone at SABR (Baseball BioProject)