Personal
Born in Jacksonville, Fla., ... parents are Karl and Shelly ... Tyler is an Eagle Scout and a Honor Student ... graduated in the top five percent of his class and was nominated for 2002 student of the year at his high school ... his favorite book is A Distant Prayer written by Joseph Banks, his grandfather.
Before BYU
Prepped at Terry Parker High School, where he was coached by Howard May ... was the No. 1 pitcher his senior year and started the playoff game ... threw a three-hit, complete game against the No. 1 team in the state ... his junior year his team was ranked No. 1 in the state and made it to the semi-regionals ... played three seasons on the Post 283 Legion team under coach Mark Lassiat ... also lettered in swimming and diving.