Tim Wallach
The Expos' career leader in games, at-bats, hits, doubles, RBI, total bases and extra-base hits, Tim Wallach played in Montreal for 13 productive seasons. A solid defensive third baseman, he became the team captain late in his stay with Montreal, before finishing his fine career with the Dodgers and Angels in his native southern California. After his playing career, Wallach worked as a manager in the Angels' minor league organization.
Played For
Montreal Expos (1980-1992)
Los Angeles Dodgers (1993-1995)
California Angels (1996)
Los Angeles Dodgers (1996)
All-Time Rankings
Tim Wallach ranks #33 among the Top 50 all-time at 3B. Rankings ⇒
Best Season: 1987
Taking over the cleanup role after the loss of Andre Dawson, Wallach responded with a club-record 123 RBI. He hit a career-best .298 with 42 doubles, 89 runs scored, 26 homers and a .514 slugging percentage. He played 153 games and the Expos improved by 13 wins.
Factoids
On April 29, 1981, Tim Wallach became the 3,000th strikeout victim of Steve Carlton's career.
National League Leaders (1982-1992)
Doubles
Tim Wallach ... 351
Ryne Sandberg... 320
Andre Dawson... 304
Ozzie Smith... 283
Tony Gwynn... 275
Dale Murphy... 275
Games Played
Ryne Sandberg... 1,692
Tim Wallach ... 1,691
Ozzie Smith... 1,625
Dale Murphy... 1,602
Andre Dawson... 1,581
Runs Batted In
Andre Dawson... 1,038
Dale Murphy... 961
Tim Wallach ... 890
Darryl Strawberry... 857
Ryne Sandberg... 836
Extra-Base Hits
Andre Dawson... 647
Ryne Sandberg... 618
Dale Murphy... 611
Tim Wallach ... 580
Darryl Strawberry... 536
Born
Timothy Charles Wallach was born on September 14, 1957, in Huntington Park, CA.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: 3B
Primary Team: MON
College: Cal St. Fullerton
Major League Debut
September 6, 1980
Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1980
Harold Baines
Tim Wallach
Tony Pena
Mike Scioscia
Fernando Valenzuela
Bruce Hurst
Bob Ojeda
Lee Smith
Mark Davis
Similar Players
Gary Gaetti. Todd Zeile
Related Players
Larry Parrish
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 2002 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.2% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1981 National League Division Playoffs
1981 National League Championship Series
1995 National League Divisional Series
1996 National League Divisional Series
Awards and Honors
1985 NL Gold Glove
1988 NL Gold Glove
1990 NL Gold Glove
Feats
On May 4, 1987, amidst his finest offensive season, Wallach blasted three home runs against the Braves, but the Expos lost the game, 10-7.
Transactions
By the early 1990s, Tim Wallach had become the Montreal Expos leader, and his veteran guidance was integral to many young players on the team. Yet, on December 24, 1992, Montreal traded him to the Dodgers for shortstop Tim Barker, a minor leaguer. Barker, a shortstop, never played a single game in the major leagues for anyone, especially the Expos, who had lost their leader in Wallach.
All-Star Selections
1984 NL
1985 NL
1987 NL
1989 NL
1990 NL
Replaced
Wallach had to measure up to Larry Parrish, who had been a tremendously popular and successful third baseman for the Expos from 1975-1981. After Parrish was dealt to the Rangers, Wallach took over the job in 1982, hitting 28 homers with 97 RBI in 158 games.
Replaced By
Essentially, Wallach lost his job to the replacement level. He was the regular third baseman for the Dodgers in 1995, but his power was going fast. The next season, he started as the everyday man, but .228 with four homers through two months wasn't enough, and he was released. He was picked up by the Angels and played out his career, retiring at the conclusion of the season.
Best Strength as a Player
Defense
Largest Weakness as a Player
Strike-zone judgement and baserunning judgement.
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