Don Wallace
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1967)
Don Wallace was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1967 for the California Angels. In 23 career games, he hit .000.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1967-04-12
- Last Game
- 1967-06-03
Full name: Donald Allen Wallace
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .000 | .333 | .000 | .333 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .242 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .333 vs. league average .664 across their career seasons — 49.8% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | CAL | AL | 23 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 23 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 (23 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-06-03 | LAA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-06-01 | LAA | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967-05-31 | LAA | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-05-30 | LAA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-05-26 | LAA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-05-23 | LAA | KC1 | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-05-21 | LAA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967-05-20 | LAA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967-05-19 | LAA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967-05-16 | LAA | KC1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater | OK | 1960, 1961, 1962 |
Don Wallace: the record in brief
Don Wallace played a first major league game on April 12, 1967 and a last one on June 3, 1967. All of the seasons listed were played for the California Angels. At 5 feet, 8 inches and 165 pounds, Wallace is listed as a second baseman. The bio says Wallace hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The recorded birth is August 25, 1940, in Sapulpa, OK, USA. Wallace's full given name, per the bio, is Donald Allen Wallace.
Wallace finished with 0 hits from 6 at bats in 23 games, which works out to .000. Over the seasons Wallace played, league hitters batted .242; the .000 career figure is 100.0% below that. Wallace's lone season row is 1967 with the California Angels: 23 games, 0 hits in 6 at bats.
Most of Wallace's defensive work, 5 games, came at second base; the rest of the position table shows third base (1).
Before the majors, Wallace played college baseball at Oklahoma State University (1960, 1961, and 1962). Retrosheet box scores cover 23 of Wallace's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Don Wallace
- Was Don Wallace a pitcher?
- No. Don Wallace was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Don Wallace hit?
- Don Wallace hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Don Wallace play for?
- Don Wallace played for one team, the California Angels (1967).
- What were Don Wallace's career stats?
- In 23 games, Don Wallace had 2 runs, with a .000 batting average.
- What position did Don Wallace play?
- Don Wallace played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Don Wallace and how much did he weigh?
- Don Wallace was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Don Wallace's career batting average?
- Don Wallace batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 6 at bats.
- Is Don Wallace in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Don Wallace has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.