Rocky Stone (baseball)
| Rocky Stone | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 23, 1918 Redding, California | |
| Died: November 12, 1986 (aged 68) Fountain Valley, California | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 2, 1943, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 30, 1943, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–1 |
| Earned run average | 4.38 |
| Strikeouts | 11 |
| Teams | |
John Vernon "Rocky" Stone (August 23, 1918 – November 12, 1986) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Stone played for the Cincinnati Reds in 1943. In 13 career games, he had a 0–1 record, with a 4.38 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed.
Stone's only decision came on June 5 against the Boston Braves at Crosley Field. After pitching 3 innings of scoreless relief, he surrendered 2 runs in the top of the ninth inning; the Reds could not rally in their half of the inning leading to the 7–5 loss.[1]
Stone was born in Redding, California, and died in Fountain Valley, California.
References
[edit]- ^ "Boston Braves 7, Cincinnati Reds 5". retrosheet.org. June 5, 1943. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Rocky Stone at Find a Grave
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