Ty Waller
Born: 3/14/1957 in Fresno, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1980-09-06 | Final Game: 1987-05-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Elliott Tyrone Waller
Biography
Ty Waller, born in 1957, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1980s. Playing primarily as a position player, Waller's career spanned from 1980 until his final game on May 13, 1987. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 63 games, where he recorded 26 hits, including 3 home runs and 14 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .236. Additionally, Waller showcased his speed on the bases, contributing 2 stolen bases to his overall performance.
Waller played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the evolution of offensive strategies and player conditioning. While his career was relatively brief, he demonstrated versatility and tenacity on the field, embodying the spirit of competition that characterized the game during his time. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, left a lasting impression on the teams he played for, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
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 | 0.236 | 0.280 | 0.364 | 0.643 | 75.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | STL | NL | 5 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | CHC | NL | 30 | 71 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 0.268 | 75.3 |
| 1982 | CHC | NL | 17 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.238 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 28 | 18 | 13 | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| OF | 13 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | SLN | 3B | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | CHN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | CHN | 3B | 22 | 15 | 11 | 33 | 1 | 2 |
| 1981 | CHN | OF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | CHN | OF | 7 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | HOU | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |