Tom Waddell

Baseball player and coach, MLB background

Tom Waddell - Baseball player and coach, MLB background
Born

September 17th, 1958
66 years ago

Died

2019
6 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

Links & References

Born in 1958, a skilled baseball player participated in Major League Baseball, primarily as a catcher. After a career in MLB, transitioned to coaching, contributing to the development of younger athletes. Involved in community sports programs aimed at promoting baseball at the grassroots level.

Played for the New York Mets

Coached youth baseball teams

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