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    JohnVander Wal

    • First Baseman
    • Birthdate
      29/4/1966
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Grand Rapids, MI
    • College
      Western Michigan

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .261
      HR
      97
      RBI
      430
      OPS
      .792
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    Biography

    Position First Baseman
    Birthdate29/4/1966
    BAT/THRLeft/Left
    BirthplaceGrand Rapids, MI
    Debut Year1991
    CollegeWestern Michigan

    Career History

    Cincinnati Reds
    Cincinnati Reds2004-2004 (1 Season)
    Milwaukee Brewers
    Milwaukee Brewers2003-2003 (1 Season)
    New York             Yankees
    New York Yankees2002-2002 (1 Season)
    San Francisco        Giants
    San Francisco Giants2001*-2001 (1 Season)
    Pittsburgh           Pirates
    Pittsburgh Pirates2000-2001* (2 Seasons)
    San Diego            Padres
    San Diego Padres1998-1999 (2 Seasons)
    Colorado             Rockies
    Colorado Rockies1994-1998 (5 Seasons)
    Montreal             Expos
    Montreal Expos1991-1993 (3 Seasons)

    MLB News

    Mariners introduce first-time manager Jason Kanzler

    Mariners introduce first-time manager Jason Kanzler

    Jason Kanzler comes from an analytics and data-friendly background, something the club seemed to want after firing Dan Wilson.
    Francona brings former assistant Joe Torres in as Reds pitching coach

    Francona brings former assistant Joe Torres in as Reds pitching coach

    Joe Torres has been hired as the Cincinnati Reds' pitching coach after spending the past five seasons with the Cleveland Guardians as their assistant pitching coach.
    Albert Pujols to interview for Astros' managerial job, sources say

    Albert Pujols to interview for Astros' managerial job, sources say

    Future Hall of Fame first baseman Albert Pujols is expected to interview for the Houston Astros' managerial vacancy this week, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
    Athletics hire Brewers' Cam Castro as new general manager

    Athletics hire Brewers' Cam Castro as new general manager

    The Athletics have hired the Brewers' Cam Castro to be their new GM. Castro served as Milwaukee's senior vice president of player development and performance.
    Mad Dog calls for more civility in MLB labor talks

    Mad Dog calls for more civility in MLB labor talks

    Mad Dog calls for more civility in MLB labor talks
    Grading bold 2026 season predictions for all 30 MLB teams

    Grading bold 2026 season predictions for all 30 MLB teams

    It's time to see if what we said about each club going into the season was accurate or not -- and what it means for 2027.
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