Brett Wallace, baseball player, 2010-2016

Brett Wallace

Born: 8/26/1986 in Greenbrae, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-07-31 | Final Game: 2016-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: Brett Alexander Wallace

Biography

Brett Wallace was a professional baseball player born in 1986, whose career spanned from 2010 to 2016. Primarily serving as a position player, Wallace played in a total of 494 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He was known for his power at the plate, hitting 40 home runs and driving in 138 runs, which showcased his ability to contribute offensively. His career batting average stood at .238, reflecting the challenges he faced in sustaining consistency at the major league level. Wallace's playing style was characterized by a strong left-handed swing, which allowed him to generate significant power, particularly in the power-hitting environment of the 2010s. He played for several teams during his career, including the Houston Astros and the Toronto Blue Jays, and he left his mark as a versatile player capable of handling various infield positions. While his career may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Wallace's contributions to his teams and his journey through the league remain notable in the context of the era he played in. He retired from professional baseball on September 28, 2016, concluding a six-season run in the majors.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
494 1284 143 305 68 3 40 138 2 119 432 0.238 0.316 0.389 0.705 -462.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 300 263 2107 199 21 201
3B 64 47 24 60 8 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 300
Third Base 64
Designated Hitter 13

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 SDN NL $1,000,000
2013 HOU AL $495,000
2011 HOU NL $418,000
Total Career Earnings $1,913,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 2006, 2007, 2008