Second-generation Titan, 8-year MLB veteran, retires immediately at 34
The former Angels catcher caught a no-hitter and more Shohei Ohtani innings than all but one backstop.
Chad Wallach, an 8-year veteran in Major League Baseball (MLB), officially retired on Monday, October 12, at the age of 34. Wallach, who played as a catcher for 14 seasons, spent time with various teams including the Cincinnati Reds, Miami Marlins, and Los Angeles Angels. His professional career spanned across Triple-A and Major League Baseball, culminating in a .198 batting average, 11 home runs, and 39 RBIs in 156 games.
The son of former MLB All-Star Tim Wallach, Chad was drafted by the Marlins in 2013 and made his MLB debut in 2017 with Cincinnati. He spent time with the Marlins, Angels, Texas Rangers, and Athletics organizations before announcing his retirement. Wallach's most notable performance came on May 10, 2022, when he caught rookie Reid Detmers' no-hitter against the Tampa Bay Rays and hit a home run in the 12-0 victory.
He enjoyed his most extensive playing time in 2023, appearing in 65 games for the Angels, with career-high numbers of seven home runs, 31 hits, 18 runs scored, and 15 RBIs. Wallach also caught 15 of Shohei Ohtani's 23 starts that season. Wallach concluded his career with a statement on Instagram, expressing gratitude to family, friends, teammates, and coaches for their support throughout his journey.
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