Wally Joyner
- January 5, 2024
- Baseball Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Wally Joyner |
| Occupation | Baseball Player |
| Date Of Birth | Jun 16, 1962(1962-06-16) |
| Age | 62 |
| Birthplace | Georgia |
| Country | United States |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
Wally Joyner Biography
| Name | Wally Joyner |
| Birthday | Jun 16 |
| Birth Year | 1962 |
| Place Of Birth | Georgia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
Wally Joyner is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on June 16, 1962 in Georgia, United States. MLB first baseman , who played 16 years playing in the league. He began and concluding his time with the Anaheim Angels.
He took part during his first All-Star Home Derby in 1986 and finished in a tie for first alongside New York Mets outfielder He participated in the All- Star Home Derby in 1986 and tied for first place with New York Mets outfielder Darryl Strawberry..
Joyner credited a stint with the Mayagüez Indians of the Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League as fundamental in his improvement as a slugger. Then-batting coach José Manuel Morales forced him to do power weight training and modify his posture at the batting cage, so as to develop upper body strength. He was consequently the top hitter on Puerto Rico’s winter league on the 1985–86 season, winning the Triple Crown (.356, 14 HR, 48 RBI) in 54 games.
At the end of the 1986 season, Joyner was the runner-up in the voting for the Rookie of the Year Award, losing to José Canseco.
Two daughters were born to him and his wife Leslie Joyner.
Wally Joyner Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Baseball Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Wally Joyner is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Wally Joyner 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a star as a winter league player of Puerto Rico for two years before he began the major leagues.
He was an early rookie selected as a starting player for the All-Star Game.
Wallace Keith Joyner (born June 16, 1962) is an American former professional baseball player. He played for four major league teams during a 16-year career, most notably for the California Angels, for whom he was an All-Star. He was a member of the pennant-winning 1998 San Diego Padres.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Wally Joyner height Not available right now. Wally weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Wally Joyner Dating?
According to our records, Wally Joyner is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Wally Joyner’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Wally Joyner. You may help us to build the dating records for Wally Joyner!
On October 3, 1987, Joyner hit three solo home runs against the Indians in a 12-5 victory on the next to last day of the season. He finished the 1987 season with 34 home runs and 117 RBI, both career highs.
Facts & Trivia
Wally Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Wally Joyner celebrates birthday on June 16 of every year.
After six years with the Angels, Joyner signed with the Kansas City Royals as a free agent for the 1992 season. He played with the Royals for four years. After the 1995 season, Joyner was traded to the San Diego Padres for Bip Roberts. He played with the Padres for four years, and was the starting first baseman on the 1998 pennant-winning team. After the 1999 season, Joyner was traded to the Atlanta Braves in a deal that also sent Reggie Sanders to the Braves and Bret Boone and Ryan Klesko to the Padres. He played with the Braves for one year before ending his career where it had begun, with the Anaheim Angels.
What is Wally Joyner doing now?
He retired after the season. Joyner hung around baseball for a while after that, working as a hitting coach for the Padres and Tigers and as a first- base coach for the Phillies.
Is Wally Joyner in the Hall of Fame?
Wally Joyner is next eligible for the Hall of Fame via the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee in 2023.
Is Wally Joyner LDS?
A devout Mormon , Joyner chose to attend Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
Who did Wally Joyner play for?
All teams
What years did Wally Joyner play with the Angels?
Wally Joyner
Runs batted in| 1,106
Teams
California Angels ( 1986–1991 ) Kansas City Royals (1992–1995) San Diego
Padres (1996–1999) Atlanta Braves (2000) Anaheim Angels (2001)
Career highlights and awards