06/01/1992 |
Drafted in the 1992 first-year player draft (Round 1, Pick 8, 8th overall pick) by the Minnesota Twins. |
07/05/1992 |
Named the #13 prospect in the MLB |
07/05/1992 |
Injured (Hamstring soreness), day-to-day for 2 days. |
08/04/1992 |
Injured (Back tightness), day-to-day for one week. |
12/06/1992 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $112,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1993 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (60); Power: 40 (65); Eye: 45 (55). |
04/28/1993 |
Injured (Torn hip flexor tendon), out for 5 weeks. |
06/11/1993 |
Injured (Bruised knee), day-to-day for 5 days. |
06/26/1993 |
Injured (Blurred vision), day-to-day for one week. |
07/16/1993 |
Injured (Sprained knee), day-to-day for 4 days. |
07/18/1993 |
Injured (Concussion), day-to-day for 6 days. |
12/02/1993 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $116,800 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1994 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (60); Power: 40 (60); Eye: 45 (50). |
04/26/1994 |
Injured (Calf soreness), day-to-day for 5 days. |
07/03/1994 |
Injured (Bruised ankle), day-to-day for 2 days. |
12/01/1994 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $123,200 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1995 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (60); Power: 45 (60); Eye: 55 (55). |
04/04/1995 |
Goes 0-2 against the Boston Red Sox, ending his hitting streak at 20 games. |
07/06/1995 |
Injured (Sore knee), day-to-day for one week. |
11/27/1995 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $200,000 through arbitration. |
01/01/1996 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 35 (60); Power: 50 (60); Eye: 55 (55). |
05/28/1996 |
Injured (Back tightness), day-to-day for 1 day. |
06/11/1996 |
Injured (Fractured cheekbone), out for 5 weeks. |
08/28/1996 |
Injured (Dislocated finger), day-to-day for 3 days. |
11/25/1996 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $220,000 through arbitration. |
01/01/1997 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (60); Power: 55 (60); Eye: 55 (55). |
04/24/1997 |
Goes 5-6 against the Oakland Athletics, with 1 2B, 1 HR, 3 RBI and 3 R. |
05/11/1997 |
Suspended 3 games after ejection following a brawl. |
06/11/1997 |
Injured (Back tightness), day-to-day for one week. |
07/01/1997 |
Injured (Hamstring soreness), day-to-day for 1 day. |
11/26/1997 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,750,000 through arbitration. |
01/01/1998 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 55 (60); Eye: 50 (50). |
05/11/1998 |
Injured (Back tightness), day-to-day for 5 days. |
05/16/1998 |
Signed a 4-year contract extension worth a total of $25,440,000 with the Minnesota Twins organization. |
06/16/1998 |
Injured (Back tightness), day-to-day for one week. |
07/05/1998 |
Was selected to the 1998 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. |
08/08/1998 |
Goes 0-3 against the Baltimore Orioles, ending his hitting streak at 22 games. |
01/01/1999 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 60 (60); Eye: 50 (50). |
05/24/1999 |
Injured (Mild abdominal strain), day-to-day for 4 days. |
07/11/1999 |
Was selected to the 1999 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. |
08/07/1999 |
Injured (Torn thumb ligament), out for 4 weeks. |
01/01/2000 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 60 (60); Eye: 50 (50). |
05/01/2000 |
Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award. |
07/09/2000 |
Was selected to the 2000 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. |
07/10/2000 |
Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award. |
09/25/2000 |
Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award. |
01/01/2001 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 50 (50). |
05/14/2001 |
Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award. |
05/15/2001 |
Injured (cold),day-to-day for 3 days. |
06/04/2001 |
Injured (back tightness),day-to-day for 4 days. |
06/18/2001 |
Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award. |
06/29/2001 |
Signed a 4-year contract extension worth a total of $39,000,000 with the Minnesota Twins organization. |
07/08/2001 |
Was selected to the 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. |
01/01/2002 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 60 (60); Eye: 55 (55). |
01/01/2003 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 60 (60); Eye: 55 (55). |
04/17/2003 |
Scores his 1000th career Major League Baseball run! |
07/08/2003 |
Injured (back tightness),day-to-day for one week. |
01/01/2004 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 60 (60); Eye: 55 (55). |
04/25/2004 |
Collects his 1000th career Major League Baseball RBI! |
07/01/2004 |
Injured (bruised finger),day-to-day for 5 days. |
07/12/2004 |
Injured (back tightness),day-to-day for one week. |
08/01/2004 |
Injured (back stiffness),day-to-day for 3 days. |
08/02/2004 |
Injured (bruised shoulder),day-to-day for one week. |
01/01/2005 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (50); Power: 60 (60); Eye: 50 (50). |
07/24/2005 |
Injured (severe hip strain),out for 4 months. |
01/01/2006 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (50); Power: 60 (60); Eye: 55 (55). |
04/10/2006 |
Hits his 300th career Major League Baseball home run! |
05/15/2006 |
Injured (sprained ankle),day-to-day for one week. |
06/04/2006 |
Collects his 2000th career Major League Baseball hit! |
06/05/2006 |
Wins the MLB AL Player of the Week Award. |
06/05/2006 |
Signed a 3-year contract extension worth a total of $7,200,000 with the Minnesota Twins organization. |
06/29/2006 |
Injured (strained rib cage muscle),day-to-day for 5 days. |
08/30/2006 |
Injured (pulled abdominal muscle),day-to-day for 3 days. |
01/01/2007 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (50); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 50 (50). |
01/01/2008 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (50); Power: 50 (50); Eye: 55 (55). |
11/03/2008 |
Executed his contract year option. |
01/01/2009 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (50); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 55 (55). |
11/25/2009 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2010 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (45); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 50 (50). |
01/07/2010 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,500,000 with the Chicago Cubs organization. |
04/28/2010 |
Injured (mild abdominal strain),day-to-day for 2 days. |
11/21/2010 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2011 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (40); Power: 50 (50); Eye: 45 (45). |
04/20/2011 |
Signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets organization. |
05/16/2011 |
Goes 5-6 against the Shawinigan Chanticleers, with 1 HR, 2 RBI and 3 R. |
06/19/2011 |
Was selected to the 2011 MLB Class A All-Star Game. |
07/01/2011 |
Goes 5-6 against the Shawinigan Chanticleers, with 1 RBI and 1 R. |
07/27/2011 |
Injured (mild oblique strain),day-to-day for 2 days. |
08/04/2011 |
Goes 5-6 against the Lexington Frozen Ropes, with 1 RBI and 3 R. |
09/05/2011 |
Injured (back tightness),day-to-day for 5 days. |
09/20/2011 |
Wins the 2011 MA SL1 Round 1 MVP Award. |
09/28/2011 |
Goes 5-6 against the Wayne City Chiefs, with 1 2B, 2 RBI and 2 R. |
10/02/2011 |
Wins the 2011 MA SL1 Round 2 MVP Award. |