Wallach’s Retirement Is Official

Dodger third baseman Tim Wallach, who had told teammates he would be retiring, made it official Friday, advising Fred Claire, Dodger executive vice president, of his decision.

Wallach, 39, was offered a coaching job in the organization but said he wants to get reacquainted with his family before he accepts any offer.

“I’m disappointed the way we finished the season, obviously,” Wallach said. “But I was lucky to be able to have a chance to play in this organization and finish my career here. I couldn’t ask for anything better. It was the perfect ending.

“The one thing I regret is never having played in the World Series. It’s really the only reason I came back this year.”

Wallach, who was born in Huntington Park and was the college player of the year in 1979 at Cal State Fullerton, was a five-time all-star for the Montreal Expos and three-time Gold Glove winner. He was the Sporting News’ National League comeback player of the year in 1994, when he batted .280 with 23 homers and 78 RBIs in 113 games.