Derek Wallace
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-1999)
Derek Wallace was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1999 for the New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 4 seasons. Across 27 career appearances, he went 2-4 with a 3.82 ERA and 20 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-08-13
- Last Game
- 1999-09-04
Full name: Derek Robert Wallace
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 2 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24.2 | 29 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 4.01 | 4.61 (+13%) | -62.4 |
| 1999 | KCA | AL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3.24 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 2 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 33.0 | 36 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 3.82 | — | -62 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | NYN | NL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | KCA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (54 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 18.2 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 2.41 |
| Away | 12 | 14.1 | 18 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 5.65 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-09-04 | KCR | TOR | — | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999-08-30 | KCR | BOS | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-08-28 | KCR | MIN | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-08-24 | KCR | BAL | L | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999-08-23 | KCR | BAL | — | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999-08-19 | KCR | NYY | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-08-18 | KCR | NYY | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999-08-17 | KCR | NYY | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-28 | NYN | PHI | SV | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-27 | NYN | PHI | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 27 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | KCA | AL | $216,000 |
| 1997 | NYN | NL | $151,500 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $476,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | CA | 1990, 1991, 1992 |
Derek Wallace: the record in brief
The profile opens with Derek Wallace's first major league game on August 13, 1996; the last one listed came on September 4, 1999. Club by club, the record runs the New York Mets (1996) and the Kansas City Royals (1999). Wallace played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on September 1, 1971, in Van Nuys, CA, USA, Wallace was listed at 200 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. Derek Wallace was the playing name; the full given name is Derek Robert.
Across 27 games (0 starts), Wallace recorded 2 wins against 4 losses with a 3.82 ERA. The same table counts 20 strikeouts. The leagues Wallace pitched in allowed 4.66 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 18.1% better than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.01 in 1996, when the league's was 4.61.
The position breakdown shows 27 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Wallace with 3 putouts, 3 assists and 1 errors on the mound.
Recorded salaries add up to $476,500, topping out at $216,000 in 1999. Before the majors, Wallace played college baseball at Pepperdine University (1990, 1991, and 1992). Retrosheet box scores cover 54 of Wallace's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Derek Wallace
- What years did Derek Wallace play?
- Derek Wallace played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1999.
- Was Derek Wallace a pitcher?
- Yes. Derek Wallace pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 20 strikeouts.
- What was Derek Wallace's career ERA?
- Derek Wallace finished with a 3.82 career ERA, going 2-4 with 20 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Derek Wallace have?
- Derek Wallace recorded 20 career strikeouts.
- Is Derek Wallace in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Derek Wallace has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Derek Wallace play for?
- Derek Wallace played for the New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals.