Elliott Tyrone Waller (born March 14, 1957, in Fresno, California) or more commonly known as Tye Waller or Ty Waller, is the first base coach for Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics franchise, and a former major league third baseman.
| Tye Waller | |
|---|---|
 Waller as first base coach for the Oakland Athletics on 2011. | |
| Oakland Athletics | |
| Third baseman / First base coach | |
| Born: March 14, 1957 Fresno, California | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| debut | |
| September 6, 1980, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| Last appearance | |
| May 13, 1987, for the Houston Astros | |
| Career statistics | |
| Batting average | .236 |
| Hits | 26 |
| Home runs | 3 |
| Teams | |
Playing career
Waller was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 33rd round of the 1975 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 4th round of the 1977 January amateur draft, and signed in May.
After the 1980 season, St. Louis sent Waller to the Chicago Cubs as the player to be named later in an earlier trade that sent Leon Durham and Ken Reitz for Bruce Sutter. After the 1982 season, he was traded by the Cubs to the Chicago White Sox for Reggie Patterson. After the 1983 season, Waller signed with the Houston Astros as a free agent.
Personal
His brother, Reggie Waller, became a baseball executive. Another brother, Kevin Waller, played in the minor leagues. His nephews, Gerric Waller and Derric Waller, played in the minor leagues as well.
Sources
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference
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