Tim Wallach, baseball player, 260 home runs, 1980-1996

Tim Wallach

Born: 9/14/1957 in Huntington Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-09-06 | Final Game: 1996-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Timothy Charles Wallach

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Biography

Tim Wallach was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball during his career from 1980 to 1996, recognized for his exceptional skills as a third baseman and his contributions to the teams he played for, particularly the Montreal Expos and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Over the course of 2,212 games, Wallach amassed 2,085 hits, 260 home runs, and 1,125 RBIs, showcasing a blend of power and consistency at the plate. With a batting average of .257, he was known for his ability to drive in runs and provide offensive support for his teammates. Additionally, Wallach displayed notable speed for a player of his stature, collecting 51 stolen bases throughout his career. A five-time All-Star, Wallach's career was marked by both individual accomplishments and team success, as he played an integral role in the Expos' competitive years during the 1980s. His defensive prowess earned him recognition as one of the top fielders of his era, contributing to his legacy as a reliable player in the hot corner. Wallach's career spanned a transformative time in baseball, bridging the gap between the pre-steroid era and the changes that followed, and he remains a respected figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2212 8099 908 2085 432 36 260 1125 51 649 1307 0.257 0.316 0.416 0.732 1801.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1980 WSN NL 5 11 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 1 5 0.182 0.0
1981 WSN NL 71 212 19 50 9 1 4 13 0 15 37 0.236 -233.0
1982 WSN NL 158 596 89 160 31 3 28 97 6 36 81 0.268 993.7
1983 WSN NL 156 581 54 156 33 3 19 70 0 55 97 0.269 884.7
1984 WSN NL 160 582 55 143 25 4 18 72 3 50 101 0.246 -56.9
1985 WSN NL 155 569 70 148 36 3 22 81 9 38 79 0.260 532.5
1986 WSN NL 134 480 50 112 22 1 18 71 8 44 72 0.233 -252.3
1987 WSN NL 153 593 89 177 42 4 26 123 9 37 98 0.298 1635.5
1988 WSN NL 159 592 52 152 32 5 12 69 2 38 88 0.257 -266.1
1989 WSN NL 154 573 76 159 42 0 13 77 3 58 81 0.277 1033.3
1990 WSN NL 161 626 69 185 37 5 21 98 6 42 80 0.296 1587.9
1991 WSN NL 151 577 60 130 22 1 13 73 2 50 100 0.225 -1322.8
1992 WSN NL 150 537 53 120 29 1 9 59 2 50 90 0.223 -1117.5
1993 LAD NL 133 477 42 106 19 1 12 62 0 32 70 0.222 -1761.8
1994 LAD NL 113 414 68 116 21 1 23 78 0 46 80 0.280 1062.9
1995 LAD NL 97 327 24 87 22 2 9 38 0 27 69 0.266 -75.4
1996 LAA AL 57 190 23 45 7 0 8 20 1 18 47 0.237 -279.0
1996 LAD NL 45 162 14 37 3 1 4 22 0 12 32 0.228 -279.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 1 0 0 0 4.50 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1987 WSN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 0 0.00 -
1989 WSN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 1 0 0 9.00 -

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 28 1 2 1 0 0 0 5 4 0.071

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1996 NLDS1 LAN 3 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1995 NLDS2 LAN 3 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.083
1981 NEDIV MON 4 4 1 1 1 0 0 0 4 0 0.250
1981 NLCS MON 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 94 84 823 69 7 52
2B 1 0 1 1 0 1
3B 2054 2005 1662 3992 240 319
OF 40 31 57 3 0 1
P 2 0 0 0 0 0
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 MON 1B 1 0 10 0 0 0
1980 MON OF 3 2 2 0 0 0
1981 MON 1B 16 14 140 5 0 7
1981 MON 3B 15 11 12 23 1 1
1981 MON OF 35 29 55 3 0 1
1982 MON 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1982 MON 3B 156 155 132 287 23 23
1982 MON OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
1983 MON 3B 156 156 151 265 19 25
1984 MON 3B 160 158 162 332 21 29
1984 MON SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1985 MON 3B 154 152 148 383 18 34
1986 MON 3B 132 127 94 270 16 26
1987 MON P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1987 MON 3B 150 150 128 292 21 21
1988 MON 2B 1 0 1 1 0 1
1988 MON 3B 153 148 123 328 18 31
1989 MON P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1989 MON 3B 153 152 113 302 18 20
1990 MON 3B 161 161 128 309 21 23
1991 MON 3B 149 150 107 310 14 27
1992 MON 1B 71 65 633 60 6 42
1992 MON 3B 85 80 56 184 9 17
1993 LAN 1B 1 1 9 1 0 1
1993 LAN 3B 130 120 112 228 15 14
1994 LAN 3B 113 108 81 176 11 11
1995 LAN 1B 1 1 11 0 0 0
1995 LAN 3B 96 92 50 156 5 10
1996 CAL 1B 3 3 20 3 1 2
1996 CAL 3B 46 42 27 85 7 4
1996 LAN 3B 45 43 38 62 3 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2
First Base 94
Second Base 1
Third Base 2053
Shortstop 1
Left Field 5
Right Field 37
Designated Hitter 8

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1994 TSN Comeback Player of the Year
1990 Gold Glove 3B
1990 Player of the Week Week of 1990-05-12
1988 Gold Glove 3B
1987 Player of the Week Week of 1987-05-15
1987 Silver Slugger 3B
1987 TSN All-Star 3B
1985 Gold Glove 3B
1985 Silver Slugger 3B
1985 TSN All-Star 3B
1982 Player of the Month May

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 CAL AL $400,000
1996 LAN NL $109,000
1995 LAN NL $2,002,200
1994 LAN NL $3,412,500
1993 LAN NL $3,362,500
1992 MON NL $1,906,500
1990 MON NL $1,250,000
1989 MON NL $950,000
1988 MON NL $850,000
1987 MON NL $765,000
1986 MON NL $650,000
1985 MON NL $565,000
Total Career Earnings $16,222,700

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Fullerton Fullerton CA 1978, 1979
Saddleback College Mission Viejo CA 1976, 1977

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1994 Most Valuable Player NL 18th 4.0 392 0
1990 Most Valuable Player NL 10th 36.0 336 0
1987 Most Valuable Player NL 4th 165.0 336 1