Steve Stone (baseball)

Steve Stone

Stone in 2010

Pitcher

Born: July 14, 1947 (age 69)
South Euclid, Ohio

Batted: Right

Threw: Right

MLB debut

April 8, 1971, for the San Francisco Giants

Last MLB appearance

September 29, 1981, for the Baltimore Orioles

MLB statistics

Win–loss record

107–93

Earned run average

3.97

Strikeouts

1,065

Teams

Career highlights and awards

Steven Michael Stone (born July 14, 1947) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) player, and current sportscaster and author.

Stone pitched for four MLB teams between 1971 and 1981. In 1980, he was the AL Cy Young Award winner, and an American League All Star, finishing the season with a record of 25–7. He was WGN-TV's color commentator for Chicago Cubs broadcasts between 1983 and 2004, missing a couple of seasons late in his tenure due to health problems. He worked in radio until 2009, when he became the color commentator for Chicago White Sox television broadcasts.

Stone is Jewish, and was born in South Euclid, Ohio, a Cleveland suburb. Stone played high school ball at Charles F. Brush High School for baseball Coach Jim Humpall. Growing up he also won several tennis championships, was a ping pong champion, and a proficient golfer.

At Kent State University, Stone was an outstanding pitcher and his catcher was Thurman Munson. He was selected to the All Mid-American Conference team, and was named team captain as a junior. He had a 2.00 ERA in the Cape Cod League in 1968. He also starred on the bowling and volleyball teams. He became a Brother in Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity. He graduated in 1970 with a teaching degree in history and government.

In 1968 he was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 16th round of the draft, but did not sign. In February 1969 he was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the fourth round of the draft (secondary phase).

From 1969–71 Stone pitched in the minor leagues, compiling a 32–24 record and striking out nearly a batter an inning.

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