The Cincinnati Reds drafted Green as their 2nd pick out of high school, but he opted to attend Division I (D-I) baseball powerhouse Wichita State (WSU) with legendary coaches Gene Stephenson and Brent Kemnitz.

“Macho Row” members Lenny Dykstra, Darren Daulton and John Kruk also led that team.

Green's most notable season was in 1995, where he contended for Rookie of the Year along with Hideo Nomo, and after back-to-back complete-game shutouts against the Dodgers and a win against John Smoltz and the Atlanta Braves.

Green was also selected to represent the Phillies and the National League in the All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas.

After battling through 4 shoulder and 2 elbow surgeries, Tyler ended his 10-year career as a member of the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Indians organizations in 2000.