Larry Stahl
Born: 6/29/1941 in Belleville, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1964-09-11 | Final Game: 1973-09-30
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Larry Floyd Stahl
Biography
Larry Stahl was a professional baseball player born in 1941, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1964 until his retirement in 1973. Primarily playing as a position player, Stahl appeared in 730 games throughout his career. He accumulated 400 hits, 36 home runs, and 163 runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .232. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he recorded 22 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively.
Stahl played during a transformative period in baseball, marked by shifts in playing style and strategy as the sport evolved from the more traditional approaches of the early 1960s to the emerging power-focused game of the 1970s. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions and versatility as a player were significant to the teams he represented during his tenure. His career spanned various clubs, and he left a lasting impression on his teammates and fans alike, embodying the spirit of perseverance in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 730 | 1721 | 167 | 400 | 58 | 19 | 36 | 163 | 22 | 142 | 357 | 0.232 | 0.292 | 0.351 | 0.643 | -1727.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | KC1 | AL | 15 | 46 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.261 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | KC1 | AL | 28 | 81 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 0.198 | -104.7 |
| 1966 | KC1 | AL | 119 | 312 | 37 | 78 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 34 | 5 | 17 | 63 | 0.250 | -337.4 |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 71 | 155 | 9 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 25 | 0.239 | -346.1 |
| 1968 | NYN | NL | 53 | 183 | 15 | 43 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 21 | 38 | 0.235 | 114.2 |
| 1969 | SDP | NL | 95 | 162 | 10 | 32 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 31 | 0.198 | -417.9 |
| 1970 | SDP | NL | 52 | 66 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0.182 | -472.7 |
| 1971 | SDP | NL | 114 | 308 | 27 | 78 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 36 | 4 | 26 | 59 | 0.253 | 143.6 |
| 1972 | SDP | NL | 107 | 297 | 31 | 67 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 1 | 31 | 67 | 0.226 | -162.9 |
| 1973 | CIN | NL | 76 | 111 | 17 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 34 | 0.225 | -143.7 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | NLCS | CIN | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 32 | 21 | 212 | 17 | 1 | 15 |
| OF | 452 | 360 | 780 | 39 | 14 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | KC1 | OF | 10 | 9 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | KC1 | OF | 21 | 19 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | KC1 | OF | 94 | 72 | 142 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 1967 | NYN | OF | 43 | 34 | 90 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | NYN | 1B | 9 | 5 | 45 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1968 | NYN | OF | 47 | 42 | 110 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | SDN | 1B | 13 | 9 | 88 | 13 | 1 | 8 |
| 1969 | SDN | OF | 37 | 25 | 48 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | SDN | OF | 20 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | SDN | 1B | 7 | 6 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 1971 | SDN | OF | 75 | 67 | 141 | 11 | 2 | 4 |
| 1972 | SDN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | SDN | OF | 76 | 69 | 139 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | CIN | 1B | 2 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 | CIN | OF | 29 | 15 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 32 |
| Left Field | 214 |
| Center Field | 104 |
| Right Field | 161 |