Ty Waller
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1987)
Ty Waller was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1987 for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Cubs, and the Houston Astros, a span of 8 seasons. In 63 career games, he hit .236 with 26 hits, 3 home runs, and 14 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 75.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-09-06
- Last Game
- 1987-05-13
Full name: Elliott Tyrone Waller
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 110 | 18 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 31 | .236 | .280 | .364 | .643 | 75 |
Career AVG .236 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.
Career SLG .364 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.
Career OPS .643 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | SLN | NL | 5 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | CHN | NL | 30 | 71 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 18 | .268 | .255 (+5%) | .320 (-5%) | .368 (+22%) | .688 (+9%) | 75.3 |
| 1982 | CHN | NL | 17 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .238 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 63 | 110 | 18 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 31 | .236 | — | — | — | — | 75 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (63 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 32 | 59 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 11 | .220 |
| Away | 31 | 51 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 3 | .255 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-05-13 | HOU | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-05-06 | HOU | PHI | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-05-05 | HOU | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-05-03 | HOU | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-05-01 | HOU | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-04-29 | HOU | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-04-27 | HOU | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-04-26 | HOU | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-04-25 | HOU | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-04-24 | HOU | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 28 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego City College | San Diego | CA | 1976, 1977 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ty Waller
- What years did Ty Waller play?
- Ty Waller played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1987.
- Was Ty Waller a pitcher?
- No. Ty Waller was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ty Waller hit?
- Ty Waller hit 3 career home runs with 26 hits.
- What was Ty Waller's career batting average?
- Ty Waller batted .236 over his career, with 26 hits in 110 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ty Waller have?
- Ty Waller drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Ty Waller in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ty Waller has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.