Forrest Wall

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Forrest Wall

|image = Forrest Wall tripled (cropped).jpg

|caption = Wall with the Gwinnett Stripers in 2023

|width =

|team = San Diego Padres

|number =

|position = Outfielder

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|11|20}}

|birth_place = Winter Park, Florida, U.S.

|bats = Left

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = July 22

|debutyear = 2023

|debutteam = Atlanta Braves

|statyear = 2024 season

|statleague = MLB

|stat1label = Batting average

|stat1value = .311

|stat2label = Home runs

|stat2value = 1

|stat3label = Runs batted in

|stat3value = 3

|stat4label = Stolen bases

|stat4value = 9

|teams =

Atlanta Braves ({{mlby|2023}}–{{mlby|2024}})
Miami Marlins ({{mlby|2024}})

}}

Forrest Alexander Wall (born November 20, 1995) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the San Diego Padres organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins. Wall was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft and made his MLB debut with the Braves in 2023.

Career

=Amateur career=

Wall attended Orangewood Christian High School in Maitland, Florida.{{cite news |last1=Etkin |first1=Jack |title=Forrest Wall Improves On Both Sides Of Ball |url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/forrest-wall-improves-on-both-sides-of-ball/ |access-date=July 20, 2023 |work=Baseball America |date=June 7, 2018}}{{cite news |title=High school sports news: Orangewood signings |url=https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2012/feb/15/high-school-sports-news/ |access-date=July 20, 2023 |work=West Orange Times & Observer |date=February 15, 2012}} A four-year starter on the baseball team, he batted .461 with nine home runs, 70 runs batted in (RBIs), and 70 stolen bases in 79 games played.{{cite web|url=http://mysanfordherald.com/view/mobile_full_story/25360701/article-Orangewood-Christian-baseball-stars-make-big-news?|title=Orangewood Christian baseball stars make big news|publisher=|accessdate=October 24, 2014}}

=Colorado Rockies=

The Colorado Rockies chose Wall with the 35th overall selection in the 2014 Major League Baseball draft.{{cite web|url=http://m.rockies.mlb.com/news/article/78475240/rockies-conclude-day-one-of-draft-by-selecting-forrest-wall-and-ryan-castellani|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025074836/http://m.rockies.mlb.com/news/article/78475240/rockies-conclude-day-one-of-draft-by-selecting-forrest-wall-and-ryan-castellani|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 25, 2014|title=Rockies Conclude Day One of Draft by Selecting Forrest Wall and Ryan Castellani|work=Colorado Rockies|accessdate=October 24, 2014}} He signed with the Rockies and made his professional debut with the rookie–level Grand Junction Rockies,{{cite web|url=http://www.mynews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/sports/article.html/content/news/articles/bhsn/2014/6/20/orangewood_christian.html|title=Orangewood Christian slugger Forrest Wall officially signs with Colorado Rockies|publisher=|accessdate=October 24, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/highschool/blog/os-hs-colorado-rockies-sign-orangewood-christian-infielder-post.html|title=Former Orangewood infielder receives $2 million bonus from Rockies|author=Orlando Sentinel|date=June 20, 2014|work=OrlandoSentinel.com|accessdate=October 24, 2014}} where he posted a .318 batting average with three home runs and 24 RBI, along with 18 stolen bases. In 2015, Wall played 99 games for the Single–A Asheville Tourists and four games for the Low–A Boise Hawks while on a rehab assignment. Wall ended 2015 with a .286 batting average along with seven home runs and 47 RBI.

Prior to the 2016 season, MLB.com named him the 4th best second base prospect in baseball.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/prospect-watch-top-10-second-basemen-for-2016-c162587352 |title=2016 Prospect Watch: Top 10 second basemen |work=MLB.com |date=January 25, 2016 |access-date=January 25, 2016}} Wall spent 2016 with the High–A Modesto Nuts, where he posted a .264 batting average with six home runs and 56 RBI. He started 2017 with the Lancaster JetHawks where he batted .299 with three home runs, 16 RBI, and a .832 OPS in 22 games{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/player/forrest-wall-657088|title=Forrest Wall Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|publisher=Minor League Baseball|access-date=February 22, 2018}} before a dislocated shoulder forced him to miss the remainder of the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.purplerow.com/2017/5/25/15694180/colorado-rockies-prospects-forrest-wall-injury|title=Rockies prospect Forrest Wall injured and out for season, per report|date=May 25, 2017|publisher=Purple Row|accessdate=February 22, 2018}} Wall began the 2018 season with Lancaster before receiving a promotion to the Double–A Hartford Yard Goats.

=Toronto Blue Jays=

On July 26, 2018, the Rockies traded Wall, Chad Spanberger, and either a player to be named later or cash considerations to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Seung-hwan Oh.{{cite news |title=Rockies boost bullpen, add Oh in deal with Blue Jays |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/csports-us-baseball-mlb-tor-col-oh-trade-idCAKBN1KG25V-OCASP |access-date=July 20, 2023 |work=Reuters |date=July 26, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/news/blue-jays-reach-deal-to-trade-seunghwan-oh/c-287377664|title=Blue Jays get 2 prospects from Rockies for Oh|last=Chisholm|first=Gregor|work=MLB.com|date=July 26, 2018|accessdate=July 26, 2018}} Wall finished out the season with the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats, hitting .271/.354/.380 in 35 games. In 2019, Wall split the season between New Hampshire and the Triple–A Buffalo Bisons, slashing .268/.351/.422 with 11 home runs and 45 RBI in 123 games between the two teams.

Wall did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Season Canceled|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/06/2020-minor-league-season-will-be-canceled.html|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=June 30, 2020 |language=en}} He elected free agency on November 2, 2020.{{Cite web|title=Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/full-list-of-2020-2021-milb-free-agents/|access-date=September 27, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 2, 2020 |language=en}} On December 15, 2020, Wall re–signed with the Blue Jays on a minor league contract and was invited to spring training.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/12/blue-jays-sign-tyler-white-forrest-wall-to-minors-contracts.html|title = Blue Jays Sign Tyler White, Forrest Wall to Minors Contracts| date=December 15, 2020 }} In 2021, Wall spent the year with Triple–A Buffalo, posting a slash of .266/.343/.360 with one home run and 20 RBI in 78 games. He elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2021.{{cite web | url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2021-22-minor-league-free-agents-for-all-30-mlb-teams/ | title=2021-22 Minor League Free Agents for All 30 MLB Teams | date=November 9, 2021 }}

=Seattle Mariners=

On March 14, 2022, Wall signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners that included an invitation to Spring Training.{{cite web | url=https://marinersblog.mlblogs.com/mariners-extend-24-invitations-to-major-league-spring-training-e61c4e0179cf | title=Mariners Extend 24 Invitations to Major League Spring Training | date=March 14, 2022 }} Wall played in 120 games for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, batting .255/.333/.354 with 6 home runs, 41 RBI, and a league-leading 52 stolen bases. He elected free agency following the season on November 10.{{Cite web|title=2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2022-23-minor-league-free-agents-for-all-30-mlb-teams/?amphtml|access-date=July 25, 2023|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 13, 2022 |language=en}}

=Atlanta Braves=

On January 30, 2023, Wall signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves organization.{{Cite web|title=The Braves make a flurry of minor league free agent signings, including an old friend|url=https://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/amp/the_braves_make_a_flurry_of_minor_league_free_agent_signings_including_an_old_friend/s1_16493_38412283|access-date=January 31, 2023|website=yardbarker.com|language=en}} In 78 games for the Triple–A Gwinnett Stripers, he hit .258/.360/.399 with 6 home runs, 38 RBI, and 45 stolen bases. On July 18, Wall was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.{{cite news |title=Braves place Kolby Allard on 60-day IL with shoulder inflammation |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38030965/braves-place-kolby-allard-60-day-il-shoulder-inflammation |access-date=July 19, 2023 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=July 18, 2023}}{{Cite news |last=Beazley |first=Colin |title=Braves place Kolby Allard on 60-day IL, call up Forrest Wall |language=English |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-place-kolby-allard-on-60-day-il-call-up-forrest-wall/XOJJ7Z3QCRGVJJ57FYVQWFQJRI/ |access-date=July 18, 2023 |issn=1539-7459}} On July 22, Wall made his major league debut against the Milwaukee Brewers as a pinch runner, stealing two bases.{{Cite news |last=Toscano |first=Justin |title=Winans, Wall both have impact in debuts but Braves lose to Brewers |language=English |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/winans-wall-both-have-impact-in-debuts-but-braves-lose-to-brewers/LJUIDW2DAFDBDMNO54NRYW4UQE/ |access-date=July 23, 2023 |issn=1539-7459}} Against the New York Mets on August 12, Wall recorded his first career hit off Danny Mendick.{{cn|date=September 2023}} In 15 games during his rookie campaign, he slashed .462/.533/.846 with one home run, two RBI, and five stolen bases.

Wall made the Braves' Opening Day roster in 2024 as a bench player.{{cite news |work=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |title=Braves' Bryce Elder to minors; Reynaldo López makes rotation |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39759444/braves-bryce-elder-minors-reynaldo-lopez-makes-rotation |access-date=March 18, 2024 |date=March 18, 2024}}{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Wall wins Opening Day roster spot to open 10th pro season |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/forrest-wall-braves-2024-opening-day-roster |access-date=March 21, 2024 |work=MLB.com |date=March 21, 2024}} On April 19, 2024, Wall was optioned to Triple–A Gwinnett.{{Cite news |last=Burns |first=Gabriel |title=Braves call up Luke Williams, option Forrest Wall to Triple-A Gwinnett |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-call-up-luke-williams-option-forrest-wall-to-triple-a-gwinnett/ABXXOQNFPBHBFN4SOREUPDPGRY/ |access-date=April 19, 2024 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |language=English |issn=1539-7459}} The Braves recalled Wall on June 17.{{Cite web |title=Transactions |url=https://www.milb.com/gwinnett/roster/transactions/atlanta-braves |access-date=June 17, 2024 |website=Minor League Baseball |language=en}} In 13 games, he batted .241/.313/.241 with one RBI and three stolen bases. Wall was designated for assignment following the promotion of Nacho Alvarez Jr. on July 22.{{cite news |last1=Foster |first1=Jason |title=Braves sign Merrifield, call up No. 5 prospect in wake of Albies injury |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/whit-merrifield-deal-with-braves |access-date=July 22, 2024 |work=MLB.com |date=July 22, 2024}}

=Miami Marlins=

On July 25, 2024, Wall was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins.{{cite news |publisher=MLBTradeRumors.com |title=Marlins Claim Forrest Wall Off Waivers From Braves |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/marlins-claim-forrest-wall-waivers-braves.html |access-date=July 25, 2024}} Wall went 1–for–3 with a stolen base in 3 games for Miami before he was designated for assignment on August 26.{{Cite web|title=Marlins Designate Forrest Wall, Tristan Gray For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/08/marlins-designate-forrest-wall-for-assignment.html|access-date=August 27, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=August 26, 2024 |language=en}}

=Baltimore Orioles=

On August 28, 2024, Wall was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.{{Cite web|title=Orioles Claim Forrest Wall, Designate Dillon Tate For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/08/orioles-claim-forrest-wall-designate-dillon-tate-for-assignment.html|access-date=August 28, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=August 28, 2024 |language=en}} He was designated for assignment by the Orioles on September 1.{{Cite web|title=Orioles Recall Coby Mayo, Activate Zach Eflin|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/orioles-to-recall-coby-mayo-activate-zach-eflin.html|access-date=September 1, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=September 2024 |language=en}} Wall cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Norfolk Tides on September 3.{{Cite web|title=Orioles Outright Forrest Wall|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/09/orioles-outright-forrest-wall.html|access-date=September 4, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=September 3, 2024 |language=en}} In 14 games for Norfolk, he batted .261/.382/.370 with one home run, six RBI, and four stolen bases. Wall elected free agency following the season on November 4.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2024/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2024|work=Baseball America|date=November 6, 2024|accessdate=November 6, 2024|first=Matt|last=Eddy}}

=San Diego Padres=

On January 16, 2025, Wall signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres.{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2025-01-16 | title=Transactions }}