Featuring one of the fastest players in the Phillies organization during the 1980s, this Jeff Stone autographed 1985 Fleer #266 Philadelphia Phillies card captures the speedy outfielder early in his Major League career. Stone reached Philadelphia in 1983 and quickly gained attention for the speed that had made him a prolific base stealer in the minor leagues.
Stone received his first extended Major League opportunity in 1984, appearing in 127 games for Philadelphia. He batted .362 in his first 51 games and finished his rookie season with a .292 batting average, 126 hits, 27 doubles and 27 stolen bases. His performance earned him recognition in the National League Rookie of the Year voting.
Speed was Stones signature tool throughout his professional career. Before establishing himself with Philadelphia, he stole 123 bases for the Peninsula Pilots in 1981, demonstrating the exceptional speed that eventually carried him to the Major Leagues.
Stone remained with the Phillies through 1988, serving primarily as an outfielder and providing speed on the bases. His Philadelphia tenure included some memorable stretches at the plate, particularly during his impressive rookie campaign, when his combination of contact hitting and speed made him an exciting addition to the Phillies lineup.
Stone played parts of eight Major League seasons with the Phillies, Orioles, Rangers and Red Sox. The 1985 Fleer #266 represents an early-career issue of the speedy Phillies outfielder and is an appealing addition for Philadelphia collectors, Jeff Stone fans, 1980s Fleer collectors or collectors assembling comprehensive autographed player runs.
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