Tyler pitched in relief in 11 games for Mizzou ... First appearance came in the season opener against UConn, striking out two in 1.1 scoreless innings pitched ... Another highlight included a 1.1 inning appearance against Minnesota not allowing a run and earning the win... in high school he had a career record of 22-8 as a pitcher for Springfield (Mo.) Catholic High School ... Struck out 335 batters in his career ... Was 8-3 with a 1.73 ERA and 114 strikeouts as a senior ... Also hit .413 with three home runs and 20 RBI in his senior year ... Had a career batting average of .453 with 11 homers ... Was a two-time All-Ozarks selection ... Named to the all-state team as a designated hitter and utility player as a sophomore and was an all-state selection as a pitcher in his senior year ... Was a Rawlings Preseason All-American as a senior ... Team finished second in the Missouri State Tournament in 2004 and won its District Championship in his senior year.