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Eugene Daniel Stone (January 16, 1944 – March 1, 2009[1]) was an American professional baseball player. Born in Burbank, California, he was a first baseman who appeared in 18 games in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1969. He threw and batted left-handed and was listed as 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall and 190 pounds (86 kg). He attended Citrus College.

Gene Stone
First baseman / Pinch hitter
Born: (1944-01-16)January 16, 1944 Burbank, California
Died: March 1, 2009(2009-03-01) (aged 65) Colorado Springs, Colorado
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
May 13, 1969, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
June 28, 1969, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Games	18
Batting averages	.214
Hits	6
Teams
Philadelphia Phillies (1969)

Stone's pro career lasted for five seasons (1963–1964; 1967–1969), all in the Philadelphia system, and he hit 19, 21 and 20 home runs in successive minor-league campaigns. His 18-game MLB stint, in May and June 1969, included five starts at first base. Of his six career hits, one went for extra bases, a triple on June 20 against Lou Marone of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Stone died in Colorado Springs at the age of 65.

References

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)

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