06/06/1997 |
Drafted in the 1997 first-year player draft out of high school (North; Olathe, KS) by the Atlanta Braves (Round 6, Pick 29, 201st overall pick). |
01/01/1998 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (75); Power: 20 (25); Eye: 20 (30). |
01/01/1999 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (70); Power: 20 (25); Eye: 25 (30). |
01/01/2000 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (70); Power: 20 (25); Eye: 40 (40). |
01/01/2001 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (65); Power: 30 (30); Eye: 40 (40). |
04/09/2001 |
Wins the IL SWC Player of the Week Award. |
07/02/2001 |
Wins the IL SWC Player of the Week Award. |
07/02/2001 |
Was selected to the 2001 International League All-Star Game. |
09/03/2001 |
Wins the IL SWC Player of the Week Award. |
01/01/2002 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (65); Power: 30 (40); Eye: 40 (40). |
01/06/2002 |
Was traded by the Atlanta Braves to the Texas Rangers, along with SP Juan Varela, SP Eddie Steckline, SP Mike Fisher, in exchange for CF Vince Nuckolls, SS Steve Huffman, SP Jeremy Vosika. |
07/01/2002 |
Wins the SKY SKY Rookie of the Month Award. |
08/01/2002 |
Wins the SKY SKY Rookie of the Month Award. |
08/03/2002 |
Goes 5-6 against the Miami Marlins, with 3 2B, 1 RBI and 2 R. |
10/30/2002 |
Finished 2nd in 2002 SKY SKY Rookie of the Year voting. |
11/27/2002 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/2003 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 45 (45); Eye: 40 (40). |
11/27/2003 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/2004 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 45 (45); Eye: 40 (40). |
06/24/2004 |
Goes 5-5 against the Boston Red Sox, with 1 2B, 1 HR, 6 RBI and 3 R. |
07/22/2004 |
Goes 5-6 against the Philadelphia Phillies, with 1 2B, 4 RBI and 3 R. |
11/20/2004 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,355,000 through arbitration. |
01/01/2005 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 45 (45); Eye: 45 (45). |
11/20/2005 |
Was not offered arbitration and became a free agent. |
12/03/2005 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,440,000 with the Cleveland Indians organization. |
01/01/2006 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 45 (45); Eye: 45 (45). |
09/16/2006 |
Wins the 2006 Triple A Triple A Championship Series with the Columbus Clippers! |
09/27/2006 |
Wins the 2006 AAA IL Platinum Stick Award at RF. |
09/30/2006 |
Wins the 2006 AAA IL Most Valuable Player Award. |
11/14/2006 |
Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $2,950,000 with the Cleveland Indians organization. |
01/01/2007 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 45 (45); Eye: 45 (45). |
04/16/2007 |
Wins the AAA IL Player of the Week Award. |
04/22/2007 |
Goes 5-6 against the Pawtucket Red Sox, with 1 HR, 3 RBI and 2 R. |
06/08/2007 |
Was selected to the 2007 Triple A All-Star Game. |
09/25/2007 |
Wins the 2007 AAA IL Platinum Stick Award at DH. |
11/20/2007 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $3,740,000 through arbitration. |
01/01/2008 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 45 (45); Eye: 40 (40). |
11/28/2008 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2009 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 45 (45); Eye: 40 (45). |
11/05/2009 |
Retired from professional baseball. |