Jeff Wallace
Born: 4/12/1976 in Wheeling, WV, USA
MLB Debut: 1997-08-21 | Final Game: 2001-10-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 240 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey Allen Wallace
Biography
Jeff Wallace, born in 1976, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 until 2001. Over the course of his career, Wallace appeared in various games, concluding with a record of 3-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.2. He notched a total of 120 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters, although he did not record any saves during his time in the league.
Wallace's playing era was characterized by a mix of traditional pitching techniques and the evolving strategies of the late 1990s and early 2000s. While he may not have reached the upper echelons of pitching stardom, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination typical of pitchers in that era. His journey through the league exemplified the challenges faced by many players during a time of significant changes in baseball, including the growing emphasis on strikeouts and the development of specialized roles within pitching staffs.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 119 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137.0 | 119 | 64 | 11 | 117 | 120 | 4.20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 0.75 | 485.3 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 26 | 16 | 38 | 41 | 3.69 | 85.8 |
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 2 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 42 | 28 | 34 | 27 | 7.07 | -1679.0 |
| 2001 | TBR | AL | 0 | 3 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.3 | 43 | 19 | 37 | 38 | 3.40 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.500 | 0.000 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | PIT | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TBR | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 119 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | PIT | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | PIT | P | 41 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | PIT | P | 38 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | TBA | P | 29 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 119 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | BOS | AL | $400,000 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | $206,000 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | $176,000 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | $150,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $932,000 | ||