Wally Joyner, baseball player, 204 home runs, 1986-2001

Wally Joyner

Born: 6/16/1962 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-04-08 | Final Game: 2001-06-14

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Wallace Keith Joyner

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Biography

Wally Joyner was a prominent first baseman and designated hitter in Major League Baseball, known for his consistent hitting and smooth glove work. Born in 1962, Joyner made his MLB debut on April 8, 1986, and enjoyed a career that spanned until June 14, 2001. Over the course of 2,033 games, he amassed 2,060 hits, 204 home runs, and 1,106 RBIs, culminating in an impressive batting average of .289. His ability to combine power with average, along with his 60 stolen bases, contributed to his reputation as a well-rounded offensive player. Joyner's career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, showcasing his significance in the league during his playing years. He played primarily during the late 1980s and 1990s, a period characterized by a shift towards more offensive baseball, which saw an increase in home runs and scoring. Joyner's contributions to his teams were marked by his reliable hitting and leadership on the field, solidifying his legacy as one of the notable players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2033 7127 973 2060 409 26 204 1106 60 833 825 0.289 0.362 0.440 0.802 14351.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1986 LAA AL 154 593 82 172 27 3 22 100 5 57 58 0.290 1312.0
1987 LAA AL 149 564 100 161 33 1 34 117 8 72 64 0.285 2306.7
1988 LAA AL 158 597 81 176 31 2 13 85 8 55 51 0.295 1418.6
1989 LAA AL 159 593 78 167 30 2 16 79 3 46 58 0.282 958.0
1990 LAA AL 83 310 35 83 15 0 8 41 2 41 34 0.268 331.1
1991 LAA AL 143 551 79 166 34 3 21 96 2 52 66 0.301 2072.6
1992 KCR AL 149 572 66 154 36 2 9 66 11 55 50 0.269 424.8
1993 KCR AL 141 497 83 145 36 3 15 65 5 66 67 0.292 1544.4
1994 KCR AL 97 363 52 113 20 3 8 57 3 47 43 0.311 749.6
1995 KCR AL 131 465 69 144 28 0 12 83 3 69 65 0.310 1270.3
1996 SDP NL 121 433 59 120 29 1 8 65 5 69 71 0.277 357.4
1997 SDP NL 135 455 59 149 29 2 13 83 3 51 51 0.327 1513.4
1998 SDP NL 131 439 58 131 30 1 12 80 1 51 44 0.298 887.0
1999 SDP NL 110 323 34 80 14 2 5 43 0 58 54 0.248 -400.1
2000 ATL NL 119 224 24 63 12 0 5 32 0 31 31 0.281 -39.7
2001 LAA AL 53 148 14 36 5 1 3 14 1 13 18 0.243 -354.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
22 53 7 13 3 0 2 6 10 8 0.245

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2000 NLDS1 ATL 3 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.333
1998 NLCS SDN 6 16 3 5 0 0 0 2 4 3 0.312
1998 NLDS2 SDN 4 6 1 1 0 0 1 2 1 2 0.167
1998 WS SDN 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0.000
1996 NLDS2 SDN 3 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.111
1986 ALCS CAL 3 11 3 5 2 0 1 2 2 0 0.455

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1913 1798 16081 1470 99 1611

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 CAL 1B 152 148 1222 139 15 128
1987 CAL 1B 149 145 1276 92 10 133
1988 CAL 1B 156 148 1369 143 8 148
1989 CAL 1B 159 150 1487 99 4 146
1990 CAL 1B 83 82 727 62 4 78
1991 CAL 1B 141 140 1335 98 8 124
1992 KCA 1B 145 141 1236 137 10 138
1993 KCA 1B 140 134 1116 145 7 116
1994 KCA 1B 86 82 777 64 8 68
1995 KCA 1B 126 120 1111 118 3 121
1996 SDN 1B 119 115 1059 89 3 85
1997 SDN 1B 131 122 1027 89 4 82
1998 SDN 1B 127 113 985 81 7 101
1999 SDN 1B 105 88 731 66 4 83
2000 ATL 1B 55 39 353 30 3 33
2001 ANA 1B 39 31 270 18 1 27

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1913
Designated Hitter 34

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1994 Player of the Week Week of 1994-07-17
1993 Player of the Week Week of 1993-05-29
1991 Player of the Week Week of 1991-05-18
1988 Player of the Week Week of 1988-07-29
1987 Player of the Week Week of 1987-04-25

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 ANA AL $200,000
2000 ATL NL $3,365,099
1999 SDN NL $2,841,680
1998 SDN NL $3,750,000
1997 SDN NL $3,800,000
1996 SDN NL $2,550,000
1995 KCA AL $4,800,000
1994 KCA AL $4,600,000
1993 KCA AL $4,400,000
1992 KCA AL $4,200,000
1991 CAL AL $2,100,000
1990 CAL AL $1,750,000
1989 CAL AL $920,000
1988 CAL AL $340,000
1987 CAL AL $180,000
1986 CAL AL $65,000
Total Career Earnings $39,861,779

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Brigham Young University Provo UT 1981, 1982, 1983

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1987 Most Valuable Player AL 13th 17.0 392 0
1986 Most Valuable Player AL 8th 74.0 392 0
1986 Rookie of the Year AL 2nd 98.0 140 12