06/01/1987 |
Entered the Major League Baseball as an international amateur free agent from Dominican Republic. |
06/04/1987 |
Signed a minor league contract ($1,400,000 bonus) out of Dominican Republic with the St. Louis Cardinals organization. |
01/01/1988 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 30 (60); Power: 20 (55); Eye: 20 (45). |
06/01/1988 |
Promoted from international complex to U20 Dominican Rookie League St. Louis (DSL). |
08/28/1988 |
Wins the 1988 DSL DSL Wildcard Round MVP Award. |
01/01/1989 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (65); Power: 25 (40); Eye: 25 (45). |
07/19/1989 |
Injured (Bruised shoulder), day-to-day for one week. |
08/25/1989 |
Injured (Bruised thumb), day-to-day for 2 days. |
01/01/1990 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (65); Power: 25 (55); Eye: 30 (45). |
06/10/1990 |
Was selected to the 1990 Florida State League All-Star Game. |
08/08/1990 |
Injured (Shoulder tendinitis), day-to-day for 3-4 weeks. |
08/14/1990 |
Injured (Shoulder tendinitis), day-to-day for 5 days. |
01/01/1991 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (65); Power: 25 (45); Eye: 40 (50). |
04/01/1991 |
Named the #74 prospect in the MLB |
06/13/1991 |
Was selected to the 1991 Texas League All-Star Game. |
01/01/1992 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (60); Power: 30 (40); Eye: 40 (50). |
04/06/1992 |
Named the #96 prospect in the MLB |
06/18/1992 |
Was selected to the 1992 Texas League All-Star Game. |
07/02/1992 |
Injured (Mild oblique strain), day-to-day for 2 days. |
08/05/1992 |
Injured (Hyperextended ankle), day-to-day for 3 days. |
09/04/1992 |
Injured (Hyperextended ankle), day-to-day for 5 days. |
01/01/1993 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (60); Power: 30 (35); Eye: 50 (50). |
05/15/1993 |
Injured (Hyperextended ankle), day-to-day for 4 days. |
07/10/1993 |
Injured (Back spasms), day-to-day for 5 days. |
07/19/1993 |
Wins the TEX TEX Player of the Week Award. |
11/24/1993 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1994 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (60); Power: 30 (35); Eye: 50 (50). |
03/27/1994 |
Injured (Bruised knee), day-to-day for 6 days. |
04/11/1994 |
Injured (Sprained ankle), day-to-day for 4 weeks. |
04/25/1994 |
Goes 5-6 against the Frisco RoughRiders, with 2 RBI and 1 R. |
06/16/1994 |
Was selected to the 1994 Texas League All-Star Game. |
07/27/1994 |
Injured (Back spasms), day-to-day for one week. |
09/03/1994 |
Injured (Sprained ankle), out for 8 weeks. |
11/26/1994 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1995 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 30 (35); Eye: 50 (50). |
04/18/1995 |
Injured (Hamstring strain), out for 2-3 weeks. |
06/20/1995 |
Goes 5-9 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with 1 2B, 1 HR, 2 RBI and 3 R. |
06/30/1995 |
Injured (Quadriceps strain), day-to-day for 4 weeks. |
07/03/1995 |
Injured (Strained oblique), out for 5-6 weeks. |
11/14/1995 |
Finished 2nd in 1995 MLB MLB Rookie of the Year voting. |
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: 60 (60); Power: 35 (35); Eye: 50 (50). |
06/01/1996 |
Suspended 5 games after ejection following a brawl. |
07/25/1996 |
Injured (Concussion), day-to-day for 2 days. |
08/22/1996 |
Injured (Hip flexor strain), day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
09/18/1996 |
Injured (Pinched nerve (neck)), out for 4-5 weeks. |
11/07/1996 |
Signed a 4-year contract extension worth a total of $50,600,000 with the St. Louis Cardinals organization. |
01/01/1997 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 35 (35); Eye: 50 (50). |
04/07/1997 |
Hits for the CYCLE, going 4-5 against the Kansas City Royals, with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored. |
04/28/1997 |
Injured (Sprained ankle), out for 5 weeks. |
07/28/1997 |
Wins the SBL MLB Player of the Week Award. |
10/05/1997 |
Injured (Post-concussion syndrome), out for 6 weeks. |
01/01/1998 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 35 (35); Eye: 50 (55). |
03/13/1998 |
Injured (Torn back muscle), out for 5-6 months. |
08/25/1998 |
Hits for the CYCLE, going 4-5 against the Nashville Sounds, with 2 RBI and 2 runs scored. |
01/01/1999 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 35 (35); Eye: 50 (55). |
04/26/1999 |
Injured (Mild oblique strain), day-to-day for 1 day. |
11/05/1999 |
Declined his contract option. |
11/28/1999 |
Became a free agent. |
12/14/1999 |
Signed a 2-year contract worth a total of $10,000,000 with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. |
01/01/2000 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 35 (35); Eye: 55 (55). |
04/30/2000 |
Injured (Back spasms), day-to-day for one week. |
09/09/2000 |
Injured (Bruised hand), day-to-day for 2 days. |
09/24/2000 |
Injured (Sore shoulder), day-to-day for 4 days. |
11/04/2000 |
Has met the vesting criteria in his contract. |
01/01/2001 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 35 (35); Eye: 55 (55). |
04/13/2001 |
Injured (Sprained wrist), day-to-day for 4 weeks. |
05/19/2001 |
Injured (Bruised elbow), day-to-day for one week. |
07/02/2001 |
Injured (Back spasms), day-to-day for 2 days. |
07/24/2001 |
Injured (Mild abdominal strain), day-to-day for 6 days. |
07/30/2001 |
Was traded by the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Baltimore Orioles, along with SP Josh Ruffin, C Jon Stewart, a 9th draft pick, in exchange for CF Ron Resley. |
08/17/2001 |
Injured (Bruised knee), day-to-day for one week. |
10/16/2001 |
Injured (Asthma), day-to-day for 4 days. |
11/27/2001 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2002 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 35 (35); Eye: 55 (60). |
01/13/2002 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $6,000,000 with the Tampa Bay Rays organization. |
11/27/2002 |
Became a free agent. |
12/30/2002 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,500,000 with the New York Mets organization. |
01/01/2003 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 35 (35); Eye: 55 (60). |
04/21/2003 |
Released by the New York Mets. |
05/03/2003 |
Signed a 2-year contract worth a total of $5,280,000 with the Quintana Roo Tigres organization. |
08/01/2003 |
Injured (Back spasms), day-to-day for 1 day. |
09/01/2003 |
Wins the LMB Player of the Week Award. |
09/16/2003 |
Injured (Back spasms), day-to-day for 3 days. |
09/21/2003 |
Injured (Torn thumb ligament), out for 3 weeks. |
01/01/2004 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (55); Power: 35 (35); Eye: 55 (65). |
11/27/2004 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2005 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (55); Power: 30 (35); Eye: 50 (65). |
11/06/2005 |
Retired from professional baseball. |