06/06/1991 |
Drafted in the 1991 first-year player draft out of high school (Compton; Compton, CA) by the Baltimore Orioles (Round 2, Pick 13, 48th overall pick). |
06/07/1991 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization with a signing bonus of $1,650,000. |
01/01/1992 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (75); Power: 40 (55); Eye: 45 (50). |
04/06/1992 |
Named the #91 prospect in the MLB |
01/01/1993 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (65); Power: 45 (50); Eye: 40 (50). |
04/05/1993 |
Named the #78 prospect in the MLB |
06/17/1993 |
Was selected to the 1993 South Atlantic League All-Star Game. |
06/17/1993 |
Hits three home runs against the Greensboro Grasshoppers, going 3-3 with 5 RBI and 3 runs scored! |
08/02/1993 |
Wins the CAR CAR Player of the Week Award. |
09/01/1993 |
Wins the CAR CAR Batter of the Month Award. |
09/14/1993 |
Wins the 1993 Carolina League Championship Series with the Frederick Keys! |
01/01/1994 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (65); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 45 (45). |
04/04/1994 |
Named the #79 prospect in the MLB |
05/19/1994 |
Injured (Bone bruise (wrist)), out for 3 weeks. |
05/28/1994 |
Suffered setback in recovery from injury, will miss another 3 weeks. |
08/08/1994 |
Wins the EL EL Player of the Week Award. |
09/01/1994 |
Wins the EL EL Batter of the Month Award. |
09/09/1994 |
Wins the 1994 Eastern League Championship Series with the Bowie Baysox! |
09/20/1994 |
Wins the 1994 EL EL Platinum Stick Award at 3B. |
09/23/1994 |
Finished 2nd in 1994 EL EL Most Valuable Player Award voting. |
01/01/1995 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (65); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 50 (50). |
04/03/1995 |
Named the #75 prospect in the MLB |
11/26/1995 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1996 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (60); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 50 (50). |
08/18/1996 |
Injured (Shoulder tendinitis), out for 6 weeks. |
11/26/1996 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1997 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (60); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 50 (50). |
11/10/1997 |
Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $1,800,000 with the Baltimore Orioles organization. |
12/19/1997 |
Was traded by the Baltimore Orioles to the Detroit Tigers, along with CF Steve Gaughan, in exchange for CL Max George. |
01/01/1998 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (60); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 50 (50). |
06/04/1998 |
Injured (Fractured wrist), out for 6 weeks. |
07/12/1998 |
Injured (Hamstring tightness), day-to-day for one week. |
10/05/1998 |
Injured (Hamstring tightness), day-to-day for 4 days. |
11/04/1998 |
Wins the 1998 Skyline Series with the Detroit Tigers. |
11/09/1998 |
Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $6,200,000 with the Detroit Tigers organization. |
01/01/1999 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 50 (50). |
03/04/1999 |
Injured (Strained posterior cruciate ligament), out for 4 weeks. |
09/11/1999 |
Suspended 4 games after ejection following arguing a strike call. |
11/28/1999 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2000 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 50 (50). |
01/27/2000 |
Signed a 6-year contract worth a total of $31,540,000 with the Detroit Tigers organization. |
04/05/2000 |
Injured (Strained forearm), day-to-day for 4 weeks. |
05/29/2000 |
Injured (Strained posterior cruciate ligament), out for 5-6 weeks. |
06/26/2000 |
Suffered setback in recovery from injury, will miss another 3 weeks. |
08/19/2000 |
Injured (Strained posterior cruciate ligament), out for 6 weeks. |
01/01/2001 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 50 (50). |
06/09/2001 |
Suspended 3 games after ejection following a brawl. |
08/11/2001 |
Injured (Foot contusion), out for 2 weeks. |
10/08/2001 |
Released by the Detroit Tigers. |
01/01/2002 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 50 (50). |
01/01/2003 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 50 (50). |
07/03/2003 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,400,000 with the Kansas City Royals organization. |
08/12/2003 |
Injured (Bruised finger), day-to-day for 1 day. |
11/27/2003 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2004 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (55); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 50 (50). |
02/25/2004 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $3,400,000 with the Tampa Bay Rays organization. |
07/12/2004 |
Was claimed off waivers by Baltimore while with Tampa Bay. |
08/03/2004 |
Released by the Baltimore Orioles. |
08/18/2004 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,500,000 with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. |
11/27/2004 |
Became a free agent. |
12/28/2004 |
Signed a 2-year contract worth a total of $7,000,000 with the San Diego Padres organization. |
01/01/2005 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 50 (50). |
09/28/2005 |
Injured (Bruised elbow), day-to-day for 1-2 weeks. |
11/06/2005 |
Declined his contract option. |
11/27/2005 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2006 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (50); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 50 (50). |
04/12/2006 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Las Vegas Knights organization. |
04/17/2006 |
Injured (Fractured thumb), out for 4 weeks. |
07/03/2006 |
Injured (Concussion), day-to-day for 5 days. |
12/29/2006 |
Drafted in the rule 5 draft (Round 1, Pick 1, 1st overall Pick) by the San Diego Padres, from the Las Vegas Knights. |
01/01/2007 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (50); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 50 (55). |
11/28/2007 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2008 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (45); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 50 (55). |
01/14/2008 |
Signed a 2-year contract worth a total of $33,920,000 with the Washington Nationals organization. |
03/23/2008 |
Injured (Knee contusion), day-to-day for 3 days. |
07/16/2008 |
Injured (Back spasms), day-to-day for 1 day. |
11/28/2008 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2009 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (45); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 50 (55). |
04/08/2009 |
Signed a minor league contract ($10,000 bonus) with the Cleveland Indians organization. |
08/12/2009 |
Injured (Bruised hand), day-to-day for 6 days. |
10/06/2009 |
Released by the Cleveland organization. |
11/05/2009 |
Retired from professional baseball. |