RIP - Larry Stahl

 

Larry Stahl, an outfielder for the Athletics, Mets, and Padres from 1964-1973, passed away on March 17, 2026 at age 84.

Stahl made his major-league debut with the Kansas City Athletics in September 1964. 

 

He played for them through the 1966 season, then spent 2 years with the Mets. Despite playing in 119 games in 1966 (his career high) and 71 games in 1967, he did not have a card in the 1967 Topps set. 

 

Stahl was selected by the Padres in the expansion draft and played for them from 1969-72, and was a semi-regular in '71 and '72. In September 1972, Cubs' pitcher Milt Pappas was working on a perfect game when, after retiring 26 batters, he walked Stahl with 2 outs in the 9th inning. The next batter was retired, securing a no-hitter for Pappas but losing his perfect game. 

 

Stahl finished his career with the Reds in 1973.