Retired
John Vander Wal
Birthdate:
April 29, 1966 (67 y, 0 m, 24 d)Born In:
Grand Rapids, MI, USANationality:
American
Position:
1BBats/Throws:
L/LHeight/Weight:
6'2"/201
Player Awards
| Award | Date | Team |
|---|---|---|
| League Champ | 1995 | New Orleans (UBA) |
| Gold Glove | 1997 - 1B | Yellowknife (UBA) |
| Batter of the Month | Jun 1996 | Tijuana (WCBL) |
| Player of the Week | Jun 10, 1996 | Tijuana (WCBL) |
Hall of Fame Metrics
| Metric | Score |
|---|---|
| Black Ink | 0 |
| Grey Ink | 2 |
Similar Players (1B)
| Player | Score |
|---|---|
| Obie Ricumstrict | 967 |
| Jim Patterson | 960 |
| Jim Leyritz | 957 |
| Justin Bellinger | 951 |
| Jeff King | 951 |
| Mauricio Dubon | 947 |
| Ross Gload | 946 |
| Russ Johnson | 946 |
| Bobby Abreu | 944 |
| Morgan Ensberg | 942 |
Note: See Baseball Reference formula (primary position)
Leaderboard Appearances
| Year | GS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 157 | 9 |
| Year | K | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 183 | 2 |
| Year | 3B | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 8 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 | 10 |