Here’s
a 1978 “not so missing” card for former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher
Stan Wall, who played the last of his three-year Big League career
during the 1977 season:
Wall, who spent all nine professional seasons of his career in the
Dodgers organization, appeared in 25 games for the Dodgers in 1977,
going 2-3 with an earned run average of 5.34, all out of the bullpen.
The previous year saw him appear in 31 games, going 2-2 with an ERA of
3.60, throwing a career high 50 innings while also picking up a save.
In 1975 he had the first taste of the Majors, getting into 10 games for
the reigning National League champs, going 0-1 with a nice 1.69 ERA over
16 innings at the age of 24.
From what I can gather, it seems those last appearances during the 1977
season were the last of his Pro career, never even appearing in another
Minor League game after that.
Trying to find out why but can’t seem to find anything.
Anyone know?
Nevertheless, Wall finished up his MLB career with a record of 4-6 over
66 appearances, with an ERA of 3.86 over 98 innings pitched, all in
relief.