06/06/1996 |
Drafted in the 1996 first-year player draft out of high school (River Rouge; River Rouge, MI) by the Atlanta Braves (Round 2, Pick 21, 57th overall pick). |
06/07/1996 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves organization with a signing bonus of $870,000. |
01/01/1997 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 35 (60); Power: 20 (20); Eye: 35 (55). |
08/06/1997 |
Goes 5-5 against the New York A W (GCL) Yankees West, with 2 RBI and 0 R. |
08/20/1997 |
Injured (Lacerated hand), day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
01/01/1998 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (60); Power: 20 (20); Eye: 35 (50). |
04/06/1998 |
Named the #95 prospect in the SBL |
08/21/1998 |
Injured (Dislocated finger), day-to-day for 5 days. |
01/01/1999 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (60); Power: 20 (25); Eye: 40 (50). |
04/05/1999 |
Named the #73 prospect in the SBL |
06/14/1999 |
Was selected to the 1999 Southern League All-Star Game. |
09/23/1999 |
Wins the 1999 SL SL Glove Wizard Award at 2B. |
09/25/1999 |
Wins the 1999 SL SL Platinum Stick Award at 2B. |
01/01/2000 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (65); Power: 20 (20); Eye: 45 (50). |
04/03/2000 |
Named the #63 prospect in the SBL |
04/25/2000 |
Injured (Strained oblique), day-to-day for 1-2 weeks. |
06/03/2000 |
Injured (Bruised ankle), day-to-day for 1 day. |
06/11/2000 |
Injured (Hamstring tightness), day-to-day for 5 days. |
06/14/2000 |
Injured (Hamstring tightness), day-to-day for 2 days. |
07/01/2000 |
Wins the SKY SKY Rookie of the Month Award. |
09/30/2000 |
Injured (Finger blister), day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
11/27/2000 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/2001 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (65); Power: 25 (30); Eye: 50 (50). |
11/27/2001 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/2002 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 25 (30); Eye: 50 (50). |
04/25/2002 |
Injured (Strained rib cage muscle), day-to-day for 3 weeks. |
05/11/2002 |
Injured (Strained rib cage muscle), day-to-day for 1 day. |
05/27/2002 |
Injured (Quadriceps soreness), day-to-day for 6 days. |
07/01/2002 |
Injured (Hyperextended knee), day-to-day for 4 days. |
08/18/2002 |
Injured (Sore knee), day-to-day for 3 days. |
08/20/2002 |
Injured (Quadriceps strain), day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
09/08/2002 |
Injured (Sprained ankle), out for 2 weeks. |
11/20/2002 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $7,525,000 through arbitration. |
01/01/2003 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 25 (30); Eye: 50 (50). |
08/16/2003 |
Injured (Back stiffness), day-to-day for one week. |
08/22/2003 |
Injured (Sprained ankle), day-to-day for one week. |
09/07/2003 |
Injured (Quadriceps soreness), day-to-day for 4 days. |
10/04/2003 |
Injured (Thumb contusion), day-to-day for 4 days. |
10/08/2003 |
Injured (Bruised thumb), day-to-day for 5 days. |
11/21/2003 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $8,500,000 through arbitration. |
01/01/2004 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 70 (70); Power: 30 (30); Eye: 50 (50). |
03/07/2004 |
Injured (Bruised forearm), day-to-day for 2 days. |
03/27/2004 |
Injured (Torn groin), out for 6 weeks. |
05/07/2004 |
Signed a 5-year contract extension worth a total of $46,500,000 with the Atlanta Braves organization. |
07/16/2004 |
Was selected to the 2004 Skyline Baseball League All-Star Game. |
08/10/2004 |
Goes 5-5 against the Milwaukee Brewers, with 1 2B, 0 RBI and 2 R. |
11/11/2004 |
Wins the 2004 SKY EAST Platinum Stick at 2B. |
01/01/2005 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 70 (70); Power: 30 (30); Eye: 50 (50). |
03/19/2005 |
Injured (Back stiffness), day-to-day for one week. |
04/18/2005 |
Injured (Torn groin), out for 3 months. |
08/08/2005 |
Injured (Strained anterior cruciate ligament), out for 6 weeks. |
09/27/2005 |
Injured (Back stiffness), day-to-day for 2 days. |
01/01/2006 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 70 (70); Power: 30 (30); Eye: 45 (45). |
05/06/2006 |
Injured (Strained groin), out for 5 weeks. |
06/14/2006 |
Injured (Bone bruise (wrist)), out for 2 weeks. |
07/11/2006 |
Injured (Bone bruise (wrist)), out for 3 weeks. |
08/26/2006 |
Injured (Sore knee), day-to-day for 6 days. |
01/01/2007 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 30 (30); Eye: 50 (50). |
03/18/2007 |
Injured (Bruised thumb), day-to-day for 4 days. |
05/12/2007 |
Injured (Back stiffness), day-to-day for 5 days. |
06/03/2007 |
Goes 0-4 against the Toronto Blue Jays, ending his hitting streak at 23 games. |
08/07/2007 |
Injured (Back stiffness), day-to-day for 4 days. |
08/13/2007 |
Injured (Back stiffness), day-to-day for 1 day. |
08/22/2007 |
Injured (Flu), day-to-day for 3 days. |
01/01/2008 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 30 (30); Eye: 50 (50). |
03/18/2008 |
Injured (Back stiffness), day-to-day for 6 days. |
04/16/2008 |
Injured (Sore back), day-to-day for 1 day. |
07/25/2008 |
Injured (Knee contusion), day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
09/30/2008 |
Injured (Blurred vision), day-to-day for 1-2 weeks. |
11/12/2008 |
Declined his contract option. |
11/17/2008 |
Signed a 3-year contract extension worth a total of $30,000,000 with the Atlanta Braves organization. |
01/01/2009 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 30 (30); Eye: 50 (50). |
04/13/2009 |
Injured (Back stiffness), day-to-day for 4 days. |
07/20/2009 |
Wins the SKY EAST Player of the Week Award. |
07/27/2009 |
Injured (Bruised thigh), day-to-day for 5 days. |
08/04/2009 |
Injured (Concussion), day-to-day for 2 days. |
08/25/2009 |
Injured (Sprained ankle), day-to-day for 4 days. |
08/30/2009 |
Injured (Hyperextended knee), day-to-day for 5 days. |
11/05/2009 |
Exercised his contract opt-out. |
11/09/2009 |
Signed a 3-year contract extension worth a total of $34,500,000 with the Atlanta Braves organization. |
01/01/2010 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 30 (30); Eye: 50 (55). |
04/30/2010 |
Suspended 2 games after ejection following arguing a strike call. |
06/13/2010 |
Injured (Strained triceps), out for 6 weeks. |
01/01/2011 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (65); Power: 30 (30); Eye: 50 (55). |
04/12/2011 |
Goes 5-6 against the Washington Nationals, with 1 2B, 1 HR, 4 RBI and 3 R. |
04/17/2011 |
Injured (Plantar fascitis), out for 3 weeks. |
05/20/2011 |
Goes 5-5 against the Washington Nationals, with 2 2B, 1 RBI and 2 R. |
05/28/2011 |
Scores his 1000th career Skyline Baseball League run! |
06/11/2011 |
Injured (Strained groin), out for 2-3 months. |
11/11/2011 |
Declined his contract option. |
11/15/2011 |
Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $7,500,000 with the Atlanta Braves organization. |
01/01/2012 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 30 (30); Eye: 50 (55). |
03/11/2012 |
Injured (Hyperextended knee), day-to-day for 6 days. |
04/09/2012 |
Injured (Knee contusion), day-to-day for 6 days. |
04/28/2012 |
Injured (Strained rib cage muscle), day-to-day for 5 days. |
06/04/2012 |
Injured (Quadriceps soreness), day-to-day for 4 days. |
06/08/2012 |
Injured (Sprained elbow), day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
06/18/2012 |
Injured (Knee soreness), day-to-day for 4 days. |
06/20/2012 |
Injured (Back stiffness), day-to-day for 2 days. |
06/29/2012 |
Injured (Sprained ankle), day-to-day for 1-2 weeks. |
07/16/2012 |
Collects his 2000th career Skyline Baseball League hit! |
07/24/2012 |
Injured (Back stiffness), day-to-day for 2-3 weeks. |
08/07/2012 |
Suffered setback in recovery from injury, will miss another 5 days. |
09/10/2012 |
Injured (Bruised thigh), day-to-day for 5 days. |
10/06/2012 |
Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $2,300,000 with the Atlanta Braves organization. |
01/01/2013 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 30 (30); Eye: 50 (60). |
03/21/2013 |
Injured (Concussion), out for 5 weeks. |
05/15/2013 |
Injured (Strained groin), day-to-day for 3 weeks. |
07/08/2013 |
Injured (Groin tightness), day-to-day for 1 day. |
08/09/2013 |
Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $1,050,000 with the Atlanta Braves organization. |
09/25/2013 |
Injured (Sore ankle), day-to-day for 3 days. |
01/01/2014 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 30 (30); Eye: 50 (60). |
06/11/2014 |
Injured (Intercostal strain), out for 3 days. |
08/15/2014 |
Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $1,000,000 with the Atlanta Braves organization. |
09/14/2014 |
Injured (Knee soreness), day-to-day for 3 days. |
01/01/2015 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 30 (30); Eye: 50 (60). |
04/17/2015 |
Injured (Thigh muscle strain), day-to-day for 6 days. |
05/11/2015 |
Injured (Strained hamstring), out for 6 weeks. |
09/25/2015 |
Injured (Mild abdominal strain), day-to-day for 2 days. |
11/16/2015 |
Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $1,000,000 with the Atlanta Braves organization. |
01/01/2016 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (60); Power: 25 (30); Eye: 50 (60). |
06/26/2016 |
Injured (Strained posterior cruciate ligament), out for 4 weeks. |
09/16/2016 |
Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $1,000,000 with the Atlanta Braves organization. |
01/01/2017 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (60); Power: 25 (30); Eye: 50 (60). |
08/26/2017 |
Injured (Elbow contusion), day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
09/06/2017 |
Suffered setback in recovery from injury, will miss another 4 days. |
11/06/2017 |
Retired from professional baseball. |
11/06/2017 |
Started a coaching career. |