Tyler Houston
Born: 1/17/1971 in Las Vegas, NV, USA
MLB Debut: 1996-04-03 | Final Game: 2003-08-29
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Tyler Sam Houston
Biography
Tyler Houston was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1996 to 2003. Born in 1971, Houston played primarily as a position player and appeared in 700 games during his tenure in Major League Baseball. He made his mark as a versatile athlete, contributing significantly at the plate with a career batting average of .265, which reflected his ability to get on base and drive in runs. Houston accumulated a total of 479 hits, including 63 home runs and 253 RBIs, showcasing his power-hitting capabilities. Additionally, he demonstrated some speed on the bases, finishing his career with 10 stolen bases.
Houston's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was experiencing a resurgence in offensive production and home run totals, often referred to as the "Steroid Era." While not a player associated with the controversies of performance-enhancing drugs, Houston's contributions were nonetheless valuable to his teams, providing depth and experience. His ability to adapt to various roles and maintain consistent performance made him a reliable player throughout his career, leaving a lasting impression on the teams he represented.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 700 | 1805 | 197 | 479 | 84 | 6 | 63 | 253 | 10 | 119 | 408 | 0.265 | 0.312 | 0.423 | 0.735 | -1301.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ATL | NL | 33 | 27 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | CHC | NL | 46 | 115 | 18 | 39 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 0.339 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CHC | NL | 72 | 196 | 15 | 51 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 9 | 35 | 0.260 | -635.7 |
| 1998 | CHC | NL | 95 | 255 | 26 | 65 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 33 | 2 | 13 | 53 | 0.255 | -498.4 |
| 1999 | CHC | NL | 100 | 249 | 26 | 58 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 27 | 1 | 28 | 67 | 0.233 | -545.2 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 13 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0.148 | -545.2 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | 101 | 284 | 30 | 71 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 43 | 2 | 17 | 72 | 0.250 | -75.3 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | 75 | 235 | 36 | 68 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 38 | 0 | 18 | 62 | 0.289 | 341.0 |
| 2002 | LAD | NL | 35 | 65 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.200 | -349.7 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 76 | 255 | 25 | 77 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 33 | 1 | 14 | 41 | 0.302 | -349.7 |
| 2003 | PHI | NL | 54 | 97 | 7 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 0.278 | -78.3 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | NLDS1 | CHN | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 75 | 44 | 435 | 30 | 7 | 43 |
| 2B | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 3B | 291 | 247 | 153 | 417 | 43 | 36 |
| C | 173 | 149 | 1018 | 61 | 17 | 7 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ATL | 1B | 11 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | ATL | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | CHN | C | 27 | 22 | 130 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | CHN | 2B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | CHN | 3B | 9 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | CHN | C | 41 | 37 | 263 | 16 | 4 | 1 |
| 1997 | CHN | 1B | 2 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | CHN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | CHN | 3B | 12 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | CHN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CHN | C | 63 | 56 | 418 | 21 | 3 | 4 |
| 1998 | CHN | 1B | 7 | 3 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | CHN | 3B | 12 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 | CHN | C | 18 | 13 | 73 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 | CHN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | CHN | 3B | 63 | 51 | 35 | 83 | 13 | 7 |
| 1999 | CHN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | CLE | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | CLE | 3B | 10 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | MIL | C | 23 | 20 | 130 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000 | MIL | 1B | 35 | 29 | 257 | 21 | 5 | 30 |
| 2000 | MIL | 3B | 28 | 23 | 12 | 50 | 4 | 6 |
| 2001 | MIL | 1B | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | MIL | 3B | 62 | 55 | 30 | 99 | 10 | 11 |
| 2002 | LAN | 1B | 12 | 9 | 98 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| 2002 | LAN | 3B | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | MIL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | MIL | 3B | 72 | 67 | 43 | 101 | 8 | 8 |
| 2003 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | PHI | 3B | 21 | 21 | 15 | 29 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 173 |
| First Base | 75 |
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 291 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | PHI | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2002 | MIL | NL | $1,625,000 |
| 2001 | MIL | NL | $1,375,000 |
| 2000 | MIL | NL | $835,000 |
| 1999 | CHN | NL | $715,000 |
| 1998 | CHN | NL | $225,000 |
| 1997 | CHN | NL | $185,000 |
| 1996 | ATL | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $6,069,000 | ||