Tyler Sam Houston, is a former professional baseball player who played third base and catcher in the Major Leagues from 1996-2003. In 700 games, Houston tallied 479 hits, 63 home runs and 253 RBIs for a .265 batting average. In the 1989 MLB June draft, Houston was drafted second overall and was the first high school player chosen. He graduated from Valley High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Sunday, July 9, 2000, Houston hit three home runs against the Detroit Tigers. Willie Blair pitched for six innings and gave up Houston's first two home runs. Jeff Weaver gave up the third. It was the first time in Brewers' history that a backup catcher received a curtain call. He now coaches little league baseball and coaches varsity baseball at Coronado High School in Henderson, Nevada. 

January 17th, 1971 in Las Vegas (Age 53)