Jay Baller was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams. He was born on December 6, 1956, in Miami, Florida, and attended Miami-Dade Community College. Baller was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 6th round of the 1977 MLB draft.
Baller made his MLB debut on September 2, 1982, for the Baltimore Orioles. He played for the Orioles for three seasons before being traded to the San Diego Padres in 1985. He played for the Padres for two seasons before being traded to the New York Yankees in 1987. Baller played for the Yankees for one season before being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1988. He played for the Pirates for two seasons before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds in 1990. Baller played for the Reds for one season before being released in 1991. He signed with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1992 but was released before the start of the season.
Baller's best season was in 1986 when he played for the San Diego Padres. He had a record of 10-7 with an ERA of 3.16 in 32 games. He also had 3 complete games and 1 shutout. Baller's career statistics include a record of 34-39 with an ERA of 4.71 in 214 games. He had 10 complete games and 2 shutouts.
Baller was known for his fastball and slider. He was also known for his durability as he pitched in relief and as a starter. Baller was a versatile pitcher who could pitch in any situation. He was also known for his work ethic and professionalism.
After his baseball career, Baller worked as a pitching coach for several teams. He was the pitching coach for the Miami Miracle in 1993, the Fort Myers Miracle in 1994, and the Kane County Cougars in 1995. He was also the pitching coach for the Gulf Coast League Marlins in 1996 and the Jupiter Hammerheads in 1997. Baller was the pitching coach for the Greensboro Bats in 1998 and the Jupiter Hammerheads in 1999. He was also the pitching coach for the Brevard County Manatees in 2000 and the Jupiter Hammerheads in 2001. Baller was the pitching coach for the Greensboro Bats in 2002 and the Jupiter Hammerheads in 2003. He was also the pitching coach for the Jamestown Jammers in 2004 and the Jupiter Hammerheads in 2005. Baller was the pitching coach for the Greensboro Grasshoppers in 2006 and the Jupiter Hammerheads in 2007. He was also the pitching coach for the Greensboro Grasshoppers in 2008 and the Jupiter Hammerheads in 2009. Baller retired from coaching after the 2009 season.
In conclusion, Jay Baller was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in the Major League Baseball for several teams. He was known for his fastball and slider and his durability as a pitcher. After his baseball career, Baller worked as a pitching coach for several teams. He retired from coaching after the 2009 season.
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