Former MLB outfielder Larry Stahl, best known for spoiling a perfect game, dead at 84

Zoilo Versalles (2) of the Minnesota Twins attempts to turn a double play as Larry Stahl (24) of the Kansas City Athletics slides into second base during an MLB game at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis in 1965.(Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)

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Stahl worked the count full and, on the payoff pitch, checked his swing and controversially drew a walk, ending Pappas’ perfect game bid.Pappas retired the next batter and ended the game with a no-hitter.

Pappas blamed the home plate umpire for making the incorrect call years later.

“They were strikes or ‘that close’ to being strikes that he should’ve raised his right hand,” Pappastold ESPN in 2007.“I had the opportunity for a perfect game, and, unfortunately, Bruce Froemming did not help me at all.”

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Larry Stahl played 10 seasons in the big leagues.(Aaron Doster/Getty Images)

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In 10 seasons, the Belleville, Illinois, native had a .232 batting average with 36 home runs and 163 RBIs.

He spent the first three seasons of his career with the Kansas City Athletics, then two seasons with theNew York Mets, four with the Padres and the final season of his career with the Cincinnati Reds.

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Stahl played for four teams in his MLB career.(Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Stahl’s best season came withthe Padresin 1971, when he hit .253 with eight home runs and 36 RBIs.

The only time Stahl made the postseason was in 1973, the final year of his career, withthe Reds.He played in four games and had two hits in four at-bats.

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