Tyler Houston, baseball player, 1996-2003

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

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

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