Tyler Malone is in his first season with the DBU Baseball team and serves as the Director of Player Development for the Patriots.
Malone played at Oregon State University from 2017-2019 under Head Coach Pat Casey. In 2017, he was part of an Oregon State team that set numerous school and conference records, including the most wins in a single season (56-6). In 2018, the Beavers would go on to win the College World Series, and Malone was included on the All-Tournament team after hitting .304 with three home runs and eight runs batted in over OSU's eight games in Omaha.
In 2019, Malone was drafted by the San Diego Padres and experienced all minor league levels up to Triple-A as a catcher, outfielder, and first baseman. In 2023 he decided to pursue his coaching career helping with the development of PXF Athletics in Arizona, while also being part of Nelson University’s 2024 inaugural season under Head Coach Josh Milner.Â
Prior to joining the DBU staff, Malone served as an assistant coach for the Lincoln Potters, a member of the Pacific Empire League in the summer of 2024, working with collegiate players from some of the top programs throughout the country. Now at DBU, Malone works with the development of the players in hopes of furthering his knowledge alongside some of the greatest and well-respected coaches in college baseball.
Malone graduated with a Bachelor of Science History degree and a leadership minor in 2020 from Oregon State University and is currently working on a Master of Leadership degree from DBU. A native of Roseville, California, Malone currently resides in Dallas, Texas, and attends Northway Church.
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