Joe Wall, baseball player, 1901-1902

Joe Wall

Born: 7/24/1873 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 7/17/1936 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-09-22 | Final Game: 1902-08-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Joseph Francis Wall

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Biography

Joe Wall was born in 1873 and played professional baseball as a position player from 1901 to 1902. Over the course of his brief career in Major League Baseball, he appeared in 15 games, recording 12 hits and driving in 1 run, which contributed to a batting average of .300. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Wall’s performance demonstrated his ability to make contact and contribute offensively during the early years of professional baseball. Wall's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Though his time in the majors was limited, his .300 batting average stands as a testament to his hitting capability in a league that was increasingly competitive. After his last appearance on August 24, 1902, he retired from professional baseball, leaving a legacy as a player who, despite limited opportunities, showcased talent in a challenging era for hitters.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 40 2 12 2 0 0 1 0 5 9 0.300 0.391 0.350 0.741 0.0

Career AVG .300 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +11.4% above league average.

Career OBP .391 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +20.7% above league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.741 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — +9.7% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1901 NY1 NL 4 8 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1902 NY1 NL 6 14 2 5 2 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.357 — — — — 0.0
1902 BRO NL 5 18 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 5 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 7 0 25 3 3 0
OF 4 0 1 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1901 NY1 C 2 0 3 0 0 0
1901 NY1 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1902 NY1 OF 3 0 1 1 0 0
1902 BRO C 5 0 22 3 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 7
Right Field 4