06/06/1993 |
Drafted in the 1993 first-year player draft out of high school (Kettle Moraine Lutheran; Jackson, WI) by the Pittsburgh Pirates (Round 1, Pick 23, 23rd overall pick). |
06/07/1993 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization with a signing bonus of $1,590,000. |
01/01/1994 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 30 (60); Power: 25 (55); Eye: 20 (35). |
04/04/1994 |
Named the #100 prospect in the MLB |
01/01/1995 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 30 (60); Power: 30 (55); Eye: 25 (35). |
04/03/1995 |
Named the #64 prospect in the MLB |
07/30/1995 |
Injured (Bruised ankle), day-to-day for 3 days. |
09/21/1995 |
Wins the 1995 DSL DSL Platinum Stick Award at 3B. |
01/01/1996 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 35 (60); Power: 30 (55); Eye: 25 (35). |
04/01/1996 |
Named the #77 prospect in the SBL |
07/19/1996 |
Hits for the CYCLE, going 4-4 against the Auburn Doubledays, with 2 RBI and 1 runs scored. |
07/28/1996 |
Injured (Bruised thumb), day-to-day for 1 day. |
09/29/1996 |
Wins the 1996 NYP NYP Platinum Stick Award at 3B. |
01/01/1997 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (60); Power: 35 (60); Eye: 35 (35). |
04/07/1997 |
Named the #78 prospect in the SBL |
04/22/1997 |
Injured (Bruised foot), day-to-day for one week. |
06/16/1997 |
Was selected to the 1997 Eastern League All-Star Game. |
01/01/1998 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (55); Power: 35 (60); Eye: 35 (40). |
04/06/1998 |
Named the #58 prospect in the SBL |
04/25/1998 |
Injured (Concussion), day-to-day for 4 days. |
06/03/1998 |
Injured (Fractured rib), out for 6-7 weeks. |
11/28/1998 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1999 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (55); Power: 40 (60); Eye: 40 (40). |
09/24/1999 |
Injured (Knee contusion), day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
11/28/1999 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/2000 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (55); Power: 40 (60); Eye: 40 (40). |
05/28/2000 |
Injured (Strained groin), out for 6-7 weeks. |
09/13/2000 |
Injured (Back spasms), day-to-day for one week. |
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: 50 (60); Power: 45 (60); Eye: 40 (40). |
04/26/2001 |
Injured (Knee contusion), day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
07/23/2001 |
Was traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for 3B Ben Annis. |
11/24/2001 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,375,000 through arbitration. |
01/01/2002 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (60); Power: 55 (60); Eye: 40 (40). |
04/01/2002 |
Injured (Hyperextended knee), day-to-day for 6 days. |
05/16/2002 |
Injured (Hyperextended ankle), day-to-day for 6 days. |
05/17/2002 |
Injured (Concussion), out for 4 weeks. |
11/20/2002 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $10,625,000 through arbitration. |
01/01/2003 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (60); Power: 60 (60); Eye: 40 (40). |
08/13/2003 |
Injured (Recurring back spasms), out for 8-9 weeks. |
11/27/2003 |
Became a free agent. |
12/28/2003 |
Signed a 3-year contract worth a total of $36,000,000 with the Texas Rangers organization. |
01/01/2004 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (50); Power: 60 (60); Eye: 45 (45). |
03/22/2004 |
Injured (Concussion), out for 4 weeks. |
04/17/2004 |
Suffered setback in recovery from injury, will miss another 4 days. |
09/27/2004 |
Wins the SKY WEST Player of the Week Award. |
01/01/2005 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (50); Power: 60 (60); Eye: 45 (45). |
02/26/2005 |
Injured (Sprained knee), out for 6 weeks. |
08/20/2005 |
Injured (Bruised thigh), day-to-day for 4 days. |
08/21/2005 |
Injured (Back spasms), day-to-day for one week. |
09/12/2005 |
Wins the SKY WEST Player of the Week Award. |
11/06/2005 |
Declined his contract option. |
11/27/2005 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2006 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (45); Power: 60 (60); Eye: 45 (50). |
04/05/2006 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $4,800,000 with the Cincinnati Reds organization. |
04/30/2006 |
Injured (Bruised wrist), day-to-day for 3 days. |
11/27/2006 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2007 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (45); Power: 60 (60); Eye: 45 (50). |
04/04/2007 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers organization. |
07/08/2007 |
Injured (Sinus infection), day-to-day for 2 days. |
11/28/2007 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2008 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (45); Power: 60 (60); Eye: 45 (50). |
12/21/2008 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,750,000 with the Kansas City Royals organization. |
01/01/2009 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (45); Power: 60 (60); Eye: 45 (50). |
05/04/2009 |
Released by the Kansas City Royals. |
11/05/2009 |
Retired from professional baseball. |