06/06/1984 |
Drafted in the 1984 first-year player draft out of college (Vanderbilt; Nashville, TN) by the Chicago White Sox (Round 2, Pick 13, 48th overall pick). |
06/18/1984 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox organization with a signing bonus of $1,600,000. |
01/01/1985 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (60); Power: 20 (45); Eye: 30 (40). |
07/23/1985 |
Injured (Hip flexor strain), day-to-day for 6 days. |
07/24/1985 |
Injured (Hip flexor strain), day-to-day for 2 days. |
09/10/1985 |
Wins the 1985 Southern League Championship Series with the Birmingham Barons! |
09/19/1985 |
Wins the 1985 SL SL Glove Wizard Award at CF. |
01/01/1986 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 25 (40); Eye: 35 (35). |
03/02/1986 |
Injured (Bruised thumb), day-to-day for 3 days. |
06/01/1986 |
Wins the MLB MLB Rookie of the Month Award. |
07/01/1986 |
Wins the MLB MLB Rookie of the Month Award. |
11/03/1986 |
Wins the 1986 Skyline Series with the Chicago White Sox. |
11/15/1986 |
Wins the 1986 MLB MLB Rookie of the Year. |
11/27/1986 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1987 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 25 (35); Eye: 35 (45). |
05/10/1987 |
Injured (Knee inflammation), day-to-day for 5 days. |
08/20/1987 |
Goes 0-5 against the Louisville Bats, ending his hitting streak at 20 games. |
08/24/1987 |
Wins the IL SWC Player of the Week Award. |
10/15/1987 |
Wins the 1987 IL SWC Platinum Stick Award at CF. |
10/18/1987 |
Finished 2nd in 1987 IL SWC Most Valuable Player Award voting. |
11/29/1987 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1988 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 35 (35); Eye: 40 (40). |
03/29/1988 |
Injured (Knee inflammation), day-to-day for one week. |
04/16/1988 |
Injured (Hip strain), out for 4 weeks. |
10/15/1988 |
Wins the 1988 MLB MLB Division Championship Series MVP Award. |
11/11/1988 |
Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $3,680,000 with the Chicago White Sox organization. |
01/01/1989 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 35 (35); Eye: 40 (40). |
11/08/1989 |
Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $5,200,000 with the Chicago White Sox organization. |
01/01/1990 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 35 (35); Eye: 40 (40). |
06/02/1990 |
Injured (Elbow contusion), day-to-day for one week. |
10/31/1990 |
Wins the 1990 Skyline Series with the Chicago White Sox. |
11/09/1990 |
Wins the 1990 MLB MLB Great Glove at RF. |
11/24/1990 |
Became a free agent. |
12/28/1990 |
Signed a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals organization. |
01/01/1991 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 35 (35); Eye: 35 (40). |
02/19/1991 |
Injured (Hamstring strain), out for 3 weeks. |
08/07/1991 |
Injured (Sore back), day-to-day for one week. |
11/21/1991 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/1992 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 35 (35); Eye: 40 (40). |
01/05/1992 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization. |
05/15/1992 |
Injured (Mild abdominal strain), day-to-day for 4 days. |
09/23/1992 |
Injured (Twisted ankle), day-to-day for 4 days. |
11/28/1992 |
Became a free agent. |
11/30/1992 |
Signed a 1-year minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization. |
01/01/1993 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (60); Power: 35 (35); Eye: 40 (40). |
08/07/1993 |
Injured (Hamstring soreness), day-to-day for one week. |
09/15/1993 |
Injured (Rotator cuff strain), out for 3-4 weeks. |
11/24/1993 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/1994 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (60); Power: 35 (35); Eye: 40 (40). |
02/03/1994 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals organization. |
05/11/1994 |
Released by the Kansas City Royals. |
01/01/1995 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 30 (30); Eye: 40 (40). |
01/01/1996 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 30 (35); Eye: 40 (40). |
01/01/1997 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 30 (30); Eye: 35 (40). |
01/01/1997 |
Retired from professional baseball. |