Marv Staehle
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1964-1971)
Marv Staehle was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1971 for the Chicago White Sox, the Montreal Expos, and the Atlanta Braves, a span of 8 seasons. In 185 career games, he hit .207 with 94 hits, 1 home runs, and 33 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 9/30/2022 in Lake Geneva, WI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1964-09-15
- Last Game
- 1971-06-13
Full name: Marvin Gustave Staehle
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | 455 | 53 | 94 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 4 | 54 | 35 | .207 | .295 | .244 | .539 | -1,428 |
Career AVG .207 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.
Career OBP .295 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.
Career SLG .244 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.
Career OPS .539 vs. league average .687 across their career seasons — 21.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | CHA | AL | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1965 | CHA | AL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .429 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1966 | CHA | AL | 8 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1967 | CHA | AL | 32 | 54 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | .111 | .242 (-54%) | .306 (-44%) | .357 (-64%) | .663 (-54%) | -429.7 |
| 1969 | MON | NL | 6 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .412 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1970 | MON | NL | 104 | 321 | 41 | 70 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 39 | 21 | .218 | .253 (-14%) | .325 (-6%) | .385 (-35%) | .711 (-21%) | -998.3 |
| 1971 | ATL | NL | 22 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 185 | 455 | 53 | 94 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 4 | 54 | 35 | .207 | — | — | — | — | -1,428 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (185 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 101 | 250 | 34 | 54 | 1 | 20 | .216 |
| Away | 84 | 205 | 19 | 40 | 0 | 13 | .195 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-06-13 | ATL | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-06-12 | ATL | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-06-11 | ATL | HOU | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971-06-10 | ATL | HOU | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-06-09 | ATL | STL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-06-08 | ATL | STL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971-06-06 | ATL | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-06-05 | ATL | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971-06-04 | ATL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-06-01 | ATL | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 125 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 6 |
Marv Staehle: the record in brief
According to the bio, Marv Staehle debuted on September 15, 1964 and played a final game on June 13, 1971. Staehle played for the Chicago White Sox (1964 through 1967), the Montreal Expos (1969 through 1970), and the Atlanta Braves (1971). Born on March 13, 1942, in Oak Park, IL, USA, Staehle is listed as a second baseman and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Size on record: 5'10" and 165 pounds. Staehle died on September 30, 2022, in Lake Geneva, WI, USA. The given name on file is Marvin Gustave Staehle.
Across 185 games at the plate, Staehle's career line reads 94 hits in 455 at bats for a .207 average; the totals also include 1 home run and 33 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .295 and .244 give Staehle a career OPS of .539. Set against a .249 league average for the same years, Staehle's .207 average sits 16.9% below it. By OPS the gap is 21.6% below league average (.539 against .687). 1970 produced Staehle's most hits, 70 of them for the Montreal Expos. 1970 brought the most runs batted in, 26.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marv Staehle
- What years did Marv Staehle play?
- Marv Staehle played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1971.
- Was Marv Staehle a pitcher?
- No. Marv Staehle was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Marv Staehle hit?
- Marv Staehle hit 1 career home run with 94 hits.
- What teams did Marv Staehle play for?
- Marv Staehle played for 3 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1964–1967), the Montreal Expos (1969–1970), and the Atlanta Braves (1971).
- What were Marv Staehle's career stats?
- In 185 games, Marv Staehle had 94 hits, 1 home runs, 33 RBI, 53 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .207 batting average.
- What position did Marv Staehle play?
- Marv Staehle played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Marv Staehle and how much did he weigh?
- Marv Staehle was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Marv Staehle hit each season?
- Marv Staehle's home runs by season: 0 in 1964, 0 in 1965, 0 in 1966, 0 in 1967, 1 in 1969, 0 in 1970, and 0 in 1971. His most in one season was 1, in 1969.
- What was Marv Staehle's career batting average?
- Marv Staehle batted .207 over his career, with 94 hits in 455 at bats.
- How many RBI did Marv Staehle have?
- Marv Staehle drove in 33 runs in his career.
- Is Marv Staehle in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Marv Staehle has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.