Wally Joyner Biography

Throughout his 16 big league seasons, Wally Joyner gained respect as one of the top first basemen in the game. Joyner was an All-Star in 1986 and won the National League pennant with the San Diego Padres in 1998. He hit .289 with 204 home runs and 1,106 RBI in his career. No rookie had ever been voted by the fans to start an All-Star game prior to Joyner. He also dazzled the fans in 1986 by tying Darryl Strawberry for first place in the Home Run Derby. In those early days, Joyner was a fan favorite for the California Angels. The Kansas City Royals and Atlanta Braves were the other two squads he suited up for during his career. In retirement, Joyner had an extensive coaching career, most notably serving as the hitting coach for the Detroit Tigers. Joyner played collegiately at BYU and follows the Mormon faith. 

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