Lil Stoner

Lil Stoner

Image from Chicago Daily News negatives collection, Chicago History Museum.
Pitcher
Born: February 28, 1899
Bowie, Texas
Died: June 26, 1966 (aged 67)
Enid, Oklahoma
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 15, 1922 for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
June 10, 1931 for the Philadelphia Phillies
Career statistics
Win–loss record 50–58
Strikeouts 299
Earned run average 4.76
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Ulysses Simpson Grant "Lil" Stoner (February 28, 1899 – June 26, 1966) born in Bowie, Texas was a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers (1922 and 1924–1929), Pittsburgh Pirates (1930) and Philadelphia Phillies (1931).

In 9 seasons he had a 50–58 Win–Loss record, 229 Games, 111 Games Started, 45 Complete Games, 1 Shutout, 72 Games Finished, 14 Saves, 1,003 ⅔ Innings Pitched, 1,180 Hits Allowed, 623 Runs Allowed, 531 Earned Runs Allowed, 62 Home Runs Allowed, 374 Walks Allowed, 299 Strikeouts, 28 Hit Batsmen, 24 Wild Pitches, 4,492 Batters Faced, 1 Balk and a 4.76 ERA.

He was an avid grower of irises and was an accredited Judge of the American Iris Society. Source: Bulletin of the American Iris Society, Number 183, October 1966, Page 94.

He died in Enid, Oklahoma at the age of 67.

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