Elliott Tyrone Waller (born March 14, 1957) or more commonly known as Tye Waller or Ty Waller, is an American former professional baseball

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and coach. He was a coach for the

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(MLB) from 2007 to 2015.

Playing career

Waller was drafted by the

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in the 33rd round of the

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, but did not sign. He was drafted by the

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in the 4th round of the 1977 January amateur draft, and signed in May. After the 1980 season, St. Louis sent Waller to the

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as the

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in an earlier trade that sent

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and

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for

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. After the 1982 season, he was traded by the Cubs to the

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for Reggie Patterson. After the 1983 season, Waller signed with the

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as a free agent.

Personal

Waller also worked in the Padres organization for 19 years, as a coach, manager, and as a roving instructor in player development. Tye also became a baseball executive. His brother, Reggie Waller, became a baseball executive. Another brother, Kevin Waller, played in the minor leagues. His nephews, Gerric and Derric, played in the minor leagues as well.

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