Professional baseball outfielder
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Larry was born
· Belleville, Illinois, U.S.
Career
Larry Stahl made his Major League Baseball debut with the Kansas City Athletics in 1964, beginning a decade-long career as an outfielder across four different MLB franchises during a dynamic era of baseball.
Career
Larry Stahl made his Major League Baseball debut with the Kansas City Athletics in 1964, beginning a decade-long career as an outfielder across four different MLB franchises during a dynamic era of baseball.
Career
Larry Floyd Stahl transitioned to the National League after being traded from the Athletics to the New York Mets in exchange for infielder Phil Linz in June 1966. During the 1967 and 1968 seasons, he served as a valuable left-handed bat off the bench and a versatile outfielder at Shea Stadium. His tenure in New York was marked by 147 total appearances, where he contributed 11 doubles and four home runs to a developing Mets roster. This period established Stahl as a reliable major league contributor just before the franchise's historic 1969 championship run.
Career
Larry Floyd Stahl transitioned to the National League after being traded from the Athletics to the New York Mets in exchange for infielder Phil Linz in June 1966. During the 1967 and 1968 seasons, he served as a valuable left-handed bat off the bench and a versatile outfielder at Shea Stadium. His tenure in New York was marked by 147 total appearances, where he contributed 11 doubles and four home runs to a developing Mets roster. This period established Stahl as a reliable major league contributor just before the franchise's historic 1969 championship run.
Career
Larry Floyd Stahl became an original member of the San Diego Padres after being selected from the Mets in the 1968 MLB Expansion Draft. He played a significant role in the franchise's inaugural years, appearing in 410 games for the club between 1969 and 1972. His most productive offensive output occurred during the 1971 season, where he recorded career highs in hits and runs batted in while patrolling the outfield at San Diego Stadium. Stahl's presence helped stabilize the young expansion team's lineup during its foundational era in the National League West.
Career
Larry Floyd Stahl became an original member of the San Diego Padres after being selected from the Mets in the 1968 MLB Expansion Draft. He played a significant role in the franchise's inaugural years, appearing in 410 games for the club between 1969 and 1972. His most productive offensive output occurred during the 1971 season, where he recorded career highs in hits and runs batted in while patrolling the outfield at San Diego Stadium. Stahl's presence helped stabilize the young expansion team's lineup during its foundational era in the National League West.
Achievement
On September 2, 1972, Stahl drew a controversial walk from Cubs pitcher Milt Pappas with two outs in the ninth inning, ending Pappas bid for a perfect game. The full-count walk became one of baseballs most debated moments, though Pappas completed a no-hitter.
Achievement
On September 2, 1972, Stahl drew a controversial walk from Cubs pitcher Milt Pappas with two outs in the ninth inning, ending Pappas bid for a perfect game. The full-count walk became one of baseballs most debated moments, though Pappas completed a no-hitter.
Career
Larry Floyd Stahl concluded his ten-year major league career as a member of the Cincinnati Reds during their legendary "Big Red Machine" era in 1973. After being acquired from the Padres in exchange for catcher Pat Corrales, he provided veteran depth to a powerhouse roster that included Hall of Famers like Pete Rose and Johnny Bench. Stahl appeared in 59 games that season, helping the Reds secure a National League West division title before he officially retired from professional baseball. He finished his decade in the majors with 508 career hits and a reputation as a disciplined hitter who rarely beat himself at the plate.
Career
Larry Floyd Stahl concluded his ten-year major league career as a member of the Cincinnati Reds during their legendary "Big Red Machine" era in 1973. After being acquired from the Padres in exchange for catcher Pat Corrales, he provided veteran depth to a powerhouse roster that included Hall of Famers like Pete Rose and Johnny Bench. Stahl appeared in 59 games that season, helping the Reds secure a National League West division title before he officially retired from professional baseball. He finished his decade in the majors with 508 career hits and a reputation as a disciplined hitter who rarely beat himself at the plate.
Larry Stahl passed away
