06/01/1989 |
Entered the Major League Baseball as an international amateur free agent from Dominican Republic. |
06/04/1989 |
Signed a minor league contract ($2,800,000 bonus) out of Dominican Republic with the Chicago White Sox organization. |
01/01/1990 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 30 (55); Power: 30 (60); Eye: 25 (50). |
01/01/1991 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 35 (60); Power: 35 (60); Eye: 25 (50). |
02/18/1991 |
Promoted from international complex to U20 Dominican Rookie League Chicago (DSL). |
09/22/1991 |
Wins the 1991 DSL DSL Platinum Stick Award at 1B. |
01/01/1992 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (60); Power: 35 (65); Eye: 25 (50). |
04/06/1992 |
Named the #68 prospect in the MLB |
07/27/1992 |
Wins the SAL SAL Player of the Week Award. |
01/01/1993 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (60); Power: 35 (60); Eye: 25 (50). |
04/05/1993 |
Named the #57 prospect in the MLB |
05/03/1993 |
Injured (Elbow contusion), day-to-day for one week. |
05/18/1993 |
Injured (Elbow contusion), day-to-day for 6 days. |
06/07/1993 |
Wins the CAR CAR Player of the Week Award. |
06/13/1993 |
Was selected to the 1993 Carolina League All-Star Game. |
01/01/1994 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (60); Power: 40 (60); Eye: 30 (50). |
04/04/1994 |
Named the #49 prospect in the MLB |
04/07/1994 |
Injured (Shoulder tendinitis), out for 8 weeks. |
01/01/1995 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (65); Power: 45 (65); Eye: 35 (50). |
03/08/1995 |
Injured (Jammed finger), day-to-day for 3 days. |
04/03/1995 |
Named the #45 prospect in the MLB |
05/22/1995 |
Wins the IL SWC Player of the Week Award. |
05/29/1995 |
Wins the IL SWC Player of the Week Award. |
06/01/1995 |
Wins the IL SWC Batter of the Month Award. |
06/26/1995 |
Wins the IL SWC Player of the Week Award. |
07/02/1995 |
Was selected to the 1995 International League All-Star Game. |
07/10/1995 |
Wins the IL SWC Player of the Week Award. |
08/14/1995 |
Wins the IL SWC Player of the Week Award. |
10/05/1995 |
Wins the 1995 IL SWC Glove Wizard Award at 1B. |
10/07/1995 |
Wins the 1995 IL SWC Platinum Stick Award at 1B. |
10/10/1995 |
Wins the 1995 IL SWC Most Valuable Player Award. |
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 (65); Power: 55 (65); Eye: 40 (50). |
05/04/1996 |
Injured (Sore groin), day-to-day for 1 day. |
06/01/1996 |
Wins the SBL MLB Rookie of the Month Award. |
09/19/1996 |
Injured (Sore groin), day-to-day for 1 day. |
11/14/1996 |
Finished 3rd in 1996 SBL MLB Rookie of the Year voting. |
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: 65 (65); Power: 60 (65); Eye: 45 (45). |
07/14/1997 |
Wins the SBL MLB Player of the Week Award. |
07/18/1997 |
Was selected to the 1997 Skyline Baseball League All-Star Game. |
09/15/1997 |
Wins the SBL MLB Player of the Week Award. |
11/16/1997 |
Wins the 1997 SBL MLB Platinum Stick at 1B. |
11/29/1997 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1998 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 45 (45). |
03/23/1998 |
Injured (Concussion), day-to-day for 5 days. |
03/27/1998 |
Injured (Bruised back), day-to-day for 6 days. |
04/20/1998 |
Wins the SBL MLB Player of the Week Award. |
05/15/1998 |
Injured (Strained groin), day-to-day for 4 weeks. |
07/14/1998 |
Injured (Wrist tendinitis), day-to-day for 2-3 weeks. |
07/25/1998 |
Suffered setback in recovery from injury, will miss another 2 weeks. |
08/12/1998 |
Injured (Recurring back spasms), out for 5 weeks. |
09/12/1998 |
Injured (Bruised knee), day-to-day for 5 days. |
11/09/1998 |
Signed a 5-year contract extension worth a total of $96,000,000 with the Chicago White Sox organization. |
01/01/1999 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 45 (50). |
04/12/1999 |
Goes 5-6 against the Baltimore Orioles, with 1 3B, 1 HR, 3 RBI and 2 R. |
04/19/1999 |
Wins the SBL MLB Player of the Week Award. |
04/22/1999 |
Injured (Quadriceps soreness), day-to-day for 1 day. |
05/01/1999 |
Wins the SBL MLB Batter of the Month Award. |
06/28/1999 |
Injured (Concussion), out for 2-3 weeks. |
08/06/1999 |
Injured (Bruised thumb), day-to-day for 6 days. |
01/01/2000 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (65); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 45 (50). |
03/14/2000 |
Injured (Strained groin), out for 4-5 weeks. |
04/07/2000 |
Suffered setback in recovery from injury, will miss another 2 weeks. |
07/26/2000 |
Injured (Mild oblique strain), day-to-day for 1 day. |
08/11/2000 |
Injured (Hamstring spasms), day-to-day for 3 days. |
08/24/2000 |
Injured (Back spasms), day-to-day for 4 days. |
11/27/2000 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2001 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 45 (50). |
07/19/2001 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $3,800,000 with the Seattle Mariners organization. |
08/06/2001 |
Wins the SKY SKY Player of the Week Award. |
10/07/2001 |
Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $9,500,000 with the Seattle Mariners organization. |
01/01/2002 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 45 (55). |
06/30/2002 |
Injured (Bruised thigh), day-to-day for one week. |
11/27/2002 |
Became a free agent. |
12/12/2002 |
Signed a 3-year contract worth a total of $25,500,000 with the Boston Red Sox organization. |
01/01/2003 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 45 (55). |
05/05/2003 |
Wins the SKY EAST Player of the Week Award. |
07/01/2003 |
Wins the SKY EAST Batter of the Month Award. |
07/18/2003 |
Was selected to the 2003 Skyline Baseball League All-Star Game. |
01/01/2004 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (60); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 45 (55). |
06/01/2004 |
Suspended 3 games after ejection following a brawl. |
06/07/2004 |
Injured (Back spasms), day-to-day for 4 days. |
07/13/2004 |
Injured (Sprained ankle), out for 3 weeks. |
08/22/2004 |
Injured (Back spasms), day-to-day for 1 day. |
10/01/2004 |
Wins the SKY EAST Batter of the Month Award. |
11/11/2004 |
Declined his contract option. |
11/27/2004 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2005 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 45 (55). |
01/27/2005 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $14,130,000 with the New York Mets organization. |
04/11/2005 |
Injured (Fractured ankle), out for 4 months. |
10/05/2005 |
Injured (Oblique strain), out for 5 days. |
10/19/2005 |
Wins the 2005 SKY EAST Division Championship Series MVP Award. |
11/05/2005 |
Wins the 2005 Skyline Cup Series with the New York Mets. |
11/27/2005 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2006 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 45 (55). |
03/07/2006 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $5,700,000 with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. |
03/28/2006 |
Injured (Hamstring strain), out for 5-6 weeks. |
07/12/2006 |
Injured (Back spasms), day-to-day for 4 days. |
07/22/2006 |
Injured (Torn back muscle), out for 4 months. |
11/27/2006 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2007 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 45 (60). |
01/05/2007 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $10,500,000 with the New York Mets organization. |
03/17/2007 |
Injured (Elbow contusion), day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
04/13/2007 |
Injured (Back spasms), day-to-day for one week. |
05/15/2007 |
Injured (Back spasms), day-to-day for 1 day. |
06/08/2007 |
Injured (Hand contusion), out for 4 days. |
06/13/2007 |
Injured (Strained groin), out for 5 weeks. |
09/01/2007 |
Suspended 4 games after ejection following arguing a strike call. |
11/04/2007 |
Wins the 2007 Skyline Cup Series with the New York Mets. |
11/28/2007 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2008 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 60 (60); Eye: 45 (60). |
03/09/2008 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $3,800,000 with the New York Mets organization. |
07/07/2008 |
Wins the SKY EAST Player of the Week Award. |
11/28/2008 |
Became a free agent. |
12/16/2008 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $3,200,000 with the Washington Nationals organization. |
01/01/2009 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (50); Power: 60 (60); Eye: 45 (60). |
02/26/2009 |
Injured (Bruised knee), day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
02/28/2009 |
Injured (Bruised knee), day-to-day for 2 days. |
05/04/2009 |
Released by the Washington Nationals. |
11/05/2009 |
Retired from professional baseball. |