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    JohnVander Wal

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

    Angels, catcher Tyler Heineman avoid arbitration with 1-year contract

    Angels, catcher Tyler Heineman avoid arbitration with 1-year contract

    Veteran catcher Tyler Heineman and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a one-year contract for $1,237,500, the same salary he made this year.
    Blue Jays' Anthony Santander apologizes for sharing anti-Muslim posts

    Blue Jays' Anthony Santander apologizes for sharing anti-Muslim posts

    Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander apologized for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts, saying it caused hurt and fell short of his own convictions.
    Astros manager Brad Ausmus sets goal of winning World Series

    Astros manager Brad Ausmus sets goal of winning World Series

    New Astros manager Brad Ausmus said he's "not here to talk about glory days" after playing for the franchise and is instead focused on winning the World Series.
    2026-27 MLB free agency, trade grades: Offseason analysis

    2026-27 MLB free agency, trade grades: Offseason analysis

    We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
    'The Rich Eisen Show' reacts to Jake Bauers heading to the Red Sox

    'The Rich Eisen Show' reacts to Jake Bauers heading to the Red Sox

    'The Rich Eisen Show' reacts to Jake Bauers heading to the Red Sox
    Fantasy baseball reactions to MLB offseason trades, signings

    Fantasy baseball reactions to MLB offseason trades, signings

    Track all the latest MLB free agency and trade news with fantasy baseball analysis from Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell.
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