Jason Wall gave solid college relief, saw 1 pro season

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Jason Wall 1990 LSU baseball card

Louisiana State University took the win this day in February 1990. Helping them get there was reliever Jason Wall, according to a wire report.

With a final score of 7-5, the account cited "solid relief pitching" from Wall and two other relievers.

Wall's relief efforts at LSU were eventually enough for him to turn pro. His pro career, however, lasted a single season.

Wall's career began and ended in 1990, taken by the Astros in the 39th round of the draft out of LSU. 

At LSU, Wall picked up a win in 1.2 innings of relief in a March 1989 game. He saw 15 relief appearances that year and had a 3.62 ERA.

With the Astros, Wall played at short-season Auburn. He saw 12 games, all in relief. He went 0-1 , with a 5.23 ERA and two saves to mark the extent of his pro career.

Wall continued playing, at least in the short term. He's listed as playing with a Louisiana semi-pro team.

Jason Wall 1990 LSU baseball card


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