Marv Staehle, baseball player, 1964-1971

Marv Staehle

Born: 3/13/1942 in Oak Park, IL, USA

Died: 9/30/2022 in Lake Geneva, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-09-15 | Final Game: 1971-06-13

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Marvin Gustave Staehle

Biography

Marv Staehle, born in 1942, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player from 1964 until his retirement in 1971. His career spanned the transitional period of Major League Baseball during the 1960s, a time marked by the rise of more powerful hitters and the evolving strategies of the game. Staehle played a total of 185 games in the Major Leagues, where he showcased his skills primarily as an outfielder and utility player. Over his career, Staehle recorded 94 hits, culminating in a batting average of .207. He contributed to his teams with 33 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases. Although he hit only one home run during his time in the league, Staehle's versatility and commitment to his teams made him a valuable player in the dugout. His tenure in the Major Leagues reflected the challenges and competitive nature of baseball during an era that was beginning to witness significant changes in player talent and athleticism.

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 0.207 0.295 0.244 0.539 -1645.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 125 108 215 290 15 68
3B 1 1 0 3 0 0
SS 6 1 3 5 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 125
Third Base 1
Shortstop 6