Chick Stahl

Born: 1/10/1873 in Avilla, IN, USA

Died: 3/28/1907 in West Baden Springs, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1897-04-19 | Final Game: 1906-10-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Charles Sylvester Stahl

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Biography

Chick Stahl was a prominent Major League Baseball player whose career spanned from 1897 to 1906. Born in 1873, Stahl played primarily as an outfielder and was known for his exceptional batting skills and versatility on the field. He participated in a total of 1,304 games, amassing 1,546 hits, 36 home runs, and 622 RBIs, while maintaining an impressive batting average of .305. His ability to steal bases was also noteworthy, with a career total of 189 stolen bases, reflecting his speed and agility during a time when the game was beginning to emphasize base running alongside batting prowess. Stahl's career unfolded during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game. His performance was instrumental in solidifying his teams' lineups, and he became known for his leadership qualities both on and off the field. Stahl's contributions to the game extended beyond his statistics; he played a significant role in the development of baseball during its formative years, helping to shape the strategies and styles that would influence future generations of players. His legacy remains a testament to the early evolution of baseball as a beloved American pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1304	5069	858	1546	219	118	36	622	189	470	270	0.305	0.369	0.416	0.785	16463.9

Career AVG .305 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +15.4% above league average.

Career OBP .369 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.

Career SLG .416 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +20.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.785 vs. league average 0.667 across their career seasons — +17.7% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1897	BSN	NL	114	469	112	166	30	13	4	97	18	38	18	0.354	.291 (+21%)	.354 (+15%)	.387 (+29%)	.741 (+22%)	2007.9
1898	BSN	NL	125	467	72	144	21	8	3	52	6	46	25	0.308	.270 (+14%)	.333 (+12%)	.347 (+17%)	.680 (+15%)	1356.5
1899	BSN	NL	148	576	122	202	23	19	7	52	33	72	10	0.351	.282 (+24%)	.343 (+24%)	.366 (+34%)	.710 (+29%)	3575.5
1900	BSN	NL	136	553	88	163	23	16	5	82	27	34	21	0.295	.279 (+6%)	.338 (-1%)	.366 (+15%)	.705 (+7%)	587.5
1901	BOS	AL	131	515	105	156	20	16	6	72	29	54	16	0.303	.271 (+11%)	.326 (+15%)	.359 (+22%)	.686 (+19%)	1949.2
1902	BOS	AL	127	508	92	164	22	11	2	58	24	37	19	0.323	.266 (+21%)	.321 (+16%)	.343 (+23%)	.665 (+20%)	1853.9
1903	BOS	AL	77	299	60	82	12	6	2	44	10	28	28	0.274	.261 (+5%)	.316 (+7%)	.345 (+8%)	.662 (+8%)	405.7
1904	BOS	AL	157	587	83	170	27	19	3	67	11	64	42	0.290	.246 (+17%)	.300 (+22%)	.321 (+29%)	.622 (+26%)	2813.5
1905	BOS	AL	134	500	61	129	17	4	0	47	18	50	51	0.258	.248 (+4%)	.307 (+8%)	.322 (-5%)	.629 (+2%)	312.3
1906	BOS	AL	155	595	63	170	24	6	4	51	13	47	40	0.286	.247 (+15%)	.307 (+13%)	.315 (+16%)	.622 (+14%)	1602.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	2	2	0	3	0	9.00	0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 3.85 across their career seasons — 134.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1899	BSN	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	2	2	3	0	9.00	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	33	6	10	1	3	0	3	1	2	0.303

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1903	WS	BOS	8	33	6	10	1	3	0	3	1	2	0.303

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1295	446	2435	162	105	38
P	1	0	0	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1897	BSN	OF	111	0	164	17	14	4
1898	BSN	OF	125	0	199	14	7	4
1899	BSN	OF	148	0	253	26	9	6
1899	BSN	P	1	0	0	1	1	0
1900	BSN	OF	135	0	277	22	10	4
1901	BOS	OF	131	0	277	12	13	3
1902	BOS	OF	125	0	244	19	13	2
1903	BOS	OF	74	0	135	11	6	2
1904	BOS	OF	157	157	293	6	12	0
1905	BOS	OF	134	134	249	11	6	4
1906	BOS	OF	155	155	344	24	15	9