John Vander Wal
Career Overview

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John Vander Wal's journey through Major League Baseball is a testament to the role of a reliable and effective pinch hitter. Born on April 29, 1966, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Vander Wal attended Western Michigan University, where he honed his skills on the baseball field. His professional career began when he was drafted by the Montreal Expos in

John Vander Wal's journey through Major League Baseball is a testament to the role of a reliable and effective pinch hitter. Born on April 29, 1966, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Vander Wal attended Western Michigan University, where he honed his skills on the baseball field. His professional career began when he was drafted by the Montreal Expos in

Career Batting Stats

NL 1991-2004

AVG

.261

Hits

717

OBP

.351

OPS

.792

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Skills Scorecard

Contact

C+

Power

A-

Speed

C-

Durability

C

Range

D-

Arm

D

Career Timeline

1991-1993

Montreal Expos (NL)

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1994-1998

Colorado Rockies (NL)

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1998-1999

San Diego Padres (NL)

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2000-2001

Pittsburgh Pirates (NL)

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2001

San Francisco Giants (NL)

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2002

New York Yankees (AL)

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2003

Milwaukee Brewers (NL)

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2004

Cincinnati Reds (NL)

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Personal Profile

Born Apr 29th, 1966

Bats / Throws Left / Left

Height / Weight 6' 1" 180 lbs

Position 1B · LF · RF

Uniform #s 23 · 35 · 44 · 29 · 28 · 24 · 25

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