Tyler Hoechlin is an American actor. He portrayed Clark Kent/Superman in the second, fourth, and fifth seasons of Supergirl, the seventh season of Arrow, the fifth and sixth seasons of The Flash, the first season of Batwoman, and the fifth season of DC's Legends of Tomorrow. Hoechlin reprises his role as Clark Kent/Superman on Superman & Lois in a main role.

Initially earning recognition for starring as Michael Sullivan Jr. in the 2002 film Road to Perdition, Hoechlin went on to star as Martin Brewer on 7th Heaven between 2003 and 2007. In television, he is also known for portraying Derek Hale.

Early Life:

Hoechlin was born in Corona, California, on September 11, 1987, to Lori and Don Hoechlin, describing his family's ethnic background as "Native American, German, Irish, and some others." He has two brothers, Tanner and Travis and an older sister, Carrie. He graduated from Santiago High School in 2006.

Baseball:

Hoechlin began playing baseball at the age of seven. He played throughout high school, playing in the Area Code Games in both 2004 and 2005. He earned a scholarship to Arizona State University, where he played infield and the team made it to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2008, after a year at Arizona State, he transferred to the University of California, Irvine. He played infield as a second baseman for the UC Irvine Anteaters. During this time, he also played in collegiate summer leagues.

Hoechlin aimed for a career in baseball, prioritising it over his acting commitments. This led him to turning down auditions and meetings (including with acclaimed director Francis Ford Coppola) and declining the role of Emmett Cullen in the Twilight films. During Hoechlin's junior year of college, he pulled his hamstring, limiting his ability to play and practice. As a result, he participated in more acting auditions, and eventually, on the advice of his coach, made the decision to pursue acting full-time.

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