06/03/2002 |
Drafted in the 2002 first-year player draft (Round 1, Pick 2, 2nd overall pick) by the Detroit Tigers, out of high school (Rehobeth; Dothan, AL). |
06/04/2002 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers organization with a signing bonus of $2,850,000. |
07/08/2002 |
Injured (Sprained knee), out for 5 weeks. |
01/01/2003 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (80); Power: 25 (50); Eye: 20 (20). |
04/07/2003 |
Named the #59 prospect in the SKY |
08/28/2003 |
Injured (Sprained knee), day-to-day for 1-2 weeks. |
01/01/2004 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (80); Power: 25 (55); Eye: 20 (30). |
04/05/2004 |
Named the #48 prospect in the SKY |
01/01/2005 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (75); Power: 30 (55); Eye: 20 (40). |
04/04/2005 |
Named the #37 prospect in the SKY |
04/24/2005 |
Injured (Strained tricep tendon), day-to-day for 2-3 weeks. |
05/12/2005 |
Injured (Oblique strain), out for 2 weeks. |
07/09/2005 |
Injured (Bruised ankle), day-to-day for 1 day. |
08/01/2005 |
Wins the A MID Player of the Week Award. |
08/01/2005 |
Wins the A MID Batter of the Month Award. |
08/18/2005 |
Injured (Finger blister), day-to-day for 2 days. |
01/01/2006 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (80); Power: 35 (55); Eye: 30 (40). |
04/03/2006 |
Named the #33 prospect in the SKY |
08/02/2006 |
Injured (Sprained ankle), day-to-day for 4 days. |
01/01/2007 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (75); Power: 40 (60); Eye: 35 (40). |
04/02/2007 |
Named the #69 prospect in the SKY |
05/01/2007 |
Injured (Stomach virus), day-to-day for 4 days. |
06/13/2007 |
Was selected to the 2007 Single A Advanced - U26 All-Star Game. |
08/09/2007 |
Injured (Sore Achilles tendon), day-to-day for one week. |
10/06/2007 |
Wins the 2007 A+ CFL Platinum Stick Award at CF. |
10/09/2007 |
Finished 2nd in 2007 A+ CFL Most Valuable Player Award voting. |
11/28/2007 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/2008 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (70); Power: 45 (60); Eye: 35 (40). |
04/07/2008 |
Named the #65 prospect in the SKY |
05/27/2008 |
Injured (Mild hip strain), day-to-day for one week. |
07/09/2008 |
Injured (Sprained knee), day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
07/10/2008 |
Injured (Torn ankle ligaments), out for 3-4 months. |
09/03/2008 |
Suffered setback in recovery from injury, requires surgery and will miss another 4 months. |
11/28/2008 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/2009 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (70); Power: 50 (60); Eye: 35 (40). |
03/09/2009 |
Injured (Sore thumb), day-to-day for 1 day. |
03/31/2009 |
Injured (Concussion), day-to-day for 2 days. |
04/06/2009 |
Named the #52 prospect in the SKY |
08/09/2009 |
Injured (Torn ankle ligaments), out for 3-4 months. |
11/28/2009 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/2010 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (65); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 35 (40). |
03/21/2010 |
Was traded by the Detroit Tigers to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for LF Chris Lowell. |
11/28/2010 |
Became a free agent. |
12/21/2010 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros organization. |
01/01/2011 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (60); Power: 50 (55); Eye: 40 (40). |
07/29/2011 |
Signed a 0-year minor league contract extension with the Houston Astros organization. |
09/19/2011 |
Released by the Houston Astros. |
01/01/2012 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (60); Power: 50 (55); Eye: 40 (40). |
02/22/2012 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization. |
05/01/2012 |
Wins the AA EL Batter of the Month Award. |
05/21/2012 |
Injured (Foot soreness), day-to-day for 3 days. |
05/31/2012 |
Injured (Concussion), out for 8 weeks. |
11/16/2012 |
Signed a 0-year minor league contract extension with the Miami Marlins organization. |
01/01/2013 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (60); Power: 50 (55); Eye: 40 (45). |
02/20/2013 |
Injured (Quadriceps strain), day-to-day for 5 weeks. |
04/09/2013 |
Was claimed off waivers by Detroit while with Miami. |
05/06/2013 |
Released by the Detroit Tigers. |
01/01/2014 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 50 (55); Eye: 40 (45). |
04/09/2014 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization. |
06/13/2014 |
Was selected to the 2014 Triple A All-Star Game. |
08/11/2014 |
Injured (Sore ankle), day-to-day for 4 days. |
08/20/2014 |
Injured (Sprained knee), day-to-day for 6 days. |
08/23/2014 |
Injured (Knee contusion), day-to-day for 6 days. |
10/01/2014 |
Wins the 2014 AAA PCL Platinum Stick Award at LF. |
10/04/2014 |
Finished 2nd in 2014 AAA PCL Most Valuable Player Award voting. |
10/16/2014 |
Signed a 0-year minor league contract extension with the Miami Marlins organization. |
01/01/2015 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (55); Power: 50 (55); Eye: 40 (45). |
05/04/2015 |
Released by the Miami organization. |
01/01/2016 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (50); Power: 50 (50); Eye: 40 (50). |
11/08/2016 |
Retired from professional baseball. |