Jake Stahl

Born: 4/13/1879 in Elkhart, IL, USA

Died: 9/18/1922 in Monrovia, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-06-06 | Final Game: 1913-06-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Garland Stahl

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Biography

Jake Stahl was a notable position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, carving out a respectable career from 1903 to 1913. Born in 1879, Stahl played in a total of 981 games, where he established himself as a reliable hitter and a versatile athlete. Over his career, he recorded 894 hits, showcasing his ability to consistently find ways to reach base. He amassed 31 home runs and drove in 437 runs, exhibiting a blend of power and run-producing ability that contributed to his teams' offensive efforts. With a career batting average of .261, Stahl was a solid contributor during an era that was transitioning from the deadball style of play to a more offensive-minded approach. In addition to his offensive contributions, Stahl was also a threat on the bases, accumulating 178 stolen bases throughout his career, a testament to his speed and base-running acumen. His tenure in the league coincided with significant changes in the game, as baseball was beginning to evolve into a more dynamic sport. After retiring in 1913, Stahl left behind a legacy as a versatile player who was able to adapt to the changing landscape of baseball, making him a noteworthy figure in the history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
981	3425	405	894	149	87	31	437	178	221	652	0.261	0.323	0.382	0.706	6532.3

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .382 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — +16.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.706 vs. league average 0.641 across their career seasons — +10.0% 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
1903	BOS	AL	40	92	14	22	3	5	2	8	1	4	24	0.239	.261 (-9%)	.316 (-10%)	.345 (+29%)	.662 (+10%)	94.8
1904	WSN	AL	142	520	54	136	29	12	3	50	25	21	99	0.262	.246 (+6%)	.300 (+3%)	.321 (+18%)	.622 (+11%)	883.3
1905	WSN	AL	141	501	66	125	22	12	5	66	41	28	95	0.250	.248 (+1%)	.307 (+1%)	.322 (+15%)	.629 (+8%)	686.1
1906	WSN	AL	137	482	38	107	9	8	0	51	30	21	80	0.222	.247 (-10%)	.307 (-13%)	.315 (-13%)	.622 (-13%)	-1225.0
1908	NYY	AL	75	274	34	70	18	5	2	42	17	11	43	0.255	.240 (+6%)	.298 (+2%)	.306 (+24%)	.605 (+13%)	467.1
1908	BOS	AL	78	262	29	64	9	11	0	23	13	20	37	0.244	.240 (+2%)	.298 (+12%)	.306 (+18%)	.605 (+15%)	467.1
1909	BOS	AL	127	435	62	128	19	12	6	60	16	43	94	0.294	.244 (+20%)	.306 (+23%)	.312 (+39%)	.618 (+31%)	2472.6
1910	BOS	AL	144	531	68	144	19	16	10	77	22	42	128	0.271	.249 (+9%)	.317 (+5%)	.326 (+30%)	.644 (+18%)	1556.5
1912	BOS	AL	95	326	40	98	21	6	3	60	13	31	51	0.301	.268 (+12%)	.335 (+11%)	.358 (+20%)	.694 (+15%)	933.0
1913	BOS	AL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	32	3	8	2	0	0	2	0	6	0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1912	WS	BOS	8	32	3	8	2	0	0	2	0	6	0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	839	747	8458	462	150	328
C	28	0	104	27	6	0
OF	92	91	169	18	13	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1903	BOS	C	28	0	104	27	6	0
1903	BOS	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1904	WS1	1B	119	119	1202	85	29	52
1904	WS1	OF	23	23	57	4	4	1
1905	WS1	1B	140	140	1343	94	21	51
1906	WS1	1B	136	136	1322	78	24	51
1908	NYA	1B	6	6	67	3	1	0
1908	NYA	OF	68	68	111	14	9	3
1908	BOS	1B	78	78	830	43	14	34
1909	BOS	1B	126	126	1353	50	20	57
1910	BOS	1B	142	142	1488	60	23	46
1912	BOS	1B	92	0	853	49	18	37