Joe Wall
Born: 7/24/1873 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 7/17/1936 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1901-09-22 | Final Game: 1902-08-24
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: Joseph Francis Wall
Biography
Joe Wall was born in 1873 and played professional baseball as a position player from 1901 to 1902. Over the course of his brief career in Major League Baseball, he appeared in 15 games, recording 12 hits and driving in 1 run, which contributed to a batting average of .300. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Wallโs performance demonstrated his ability to make contact and contribute offensively during the early years of professional baseball.
Wall's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Though his time in the majors was limited, his .300 batting average stands as a testament to his hitting capability in a league that was increasingly competitive. After his last appearance on August 24, 1902, he retired from professional baseball, leaving a legacy as a player who, despite limited opportunities, showcased talent in a challenging era for hitters.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 40 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0.300 | 0.391 | 0.350 | 0.741 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1902 | BRO | NL | 5 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1902 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.357 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 7 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | NY1 | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901 | NY1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902 | BRO | C | 5 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1902 | NY1 | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 7 |
| Right Field | 4 |