06/06/1993 |
Drafted in the 1993 first-year player draft out of high school (Marquette; Ottawa, IL) by the Milwaukee Brewers (Round 2, Pick 33, 71st overall pick). |
06/07/1993 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers organization with a signing bonus of $810,000. |
09/13/1993 |
Injured (Flu-like symptoms), day-to-day for 2 days. |
01/01/1994 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (65); Movement: 35 (55); Control: 25 (70). |
01/01/1995 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (70); Movement: 35 (50); Control: 30 (75). |
01/01/1996 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (70); Movement: 40 (45); Control: 40 (70). |
04/14/1996 |
Injured (Elbow inflammation), out for 2 weeks. |
06/14/1996 |
Injured (Mild shoulder strain), day-to-day for 5 days. |
07/27/1996 |
Injured (Forearm soreness), day-to-day for 4 days. |
01/01/1997 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 50 (75); Movement: 45 (50); Control: 45 (65). |
06/21/1997 |
Injured (Elbow inflammation), out for one week. |
09/16/1997 |
Injured (Flu), day-to-day for 4 days. |
01/01/1998 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 55 (70); Movement: 45 (45); Control: 50 (65). |
06/14/1998 |
Was selected to the 1998 Carolina League All-Star Game. |
09/19/1998 |
Wins the 1998 Carolina League Championship Series with the Carolina Mudcats! |
09/29/1998 |
Wins the 1998 CAR CAR Reliever of the Year. |
10/02/1998 |
Wins the 1998 CAR CAR Outstanding Pitcher Award. |
10/03/1998 |
Finished 3rd in 1998 CAR CAR Most Valuable Player Award voting. |
11/28/1998 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1999 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (70); Movement: 45 (45); Control: 55 (60). |
04/10/1999 |
Injured (Back stiffness), day-to-day for one week. |
07/20/1999 |
Injured (Sore ankle), day-to-day for 5 days. |
08/01/1999 |
Wins the CAR CAR Pitcher of the Month Award. |
08/15/1999 |
Injured (Back stiffness), day-to-day for 3 days. |
09/13/1999 |
Wins the 1999 Carolina League Championship Series with the Carolina Mudcats! |
11/28/1999 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/2000 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (70); Movement: 45 (45); Control: 55 (55). |
03/16/2000 |
Injured (Torn flexor tendon (elbow)), out for 14 months. |
11/27/2000 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/2001 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (70); Movement: 45 (50); Control: 55 (55). |
09/01/2001 |
Injured (Mild abdominal strain), day-to-day for 6 days. |
11/24/2001 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $750,000 through arbitration. |
01/01/2002 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (65); Movement: 50 (50); Control: 55 (55). |
05/20/2002 |
Was traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the Atlanta Braves, along with C Josh Murillo, in exchange for C Whip Corkum, 3B Ed Hubert, 2B Steve Spencer. |
07/26/2002 |
Injured (Torn flexor tendon (elbow)), out for 10-11 months. |
11/20/2002 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $850,000 through arbitration. |
01/01/2003 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (65); Movement: 50 (50); Control: 55 (55). |
05/04/2003 |
Injured (Strained hamstring), day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
06/21/2003 |
Injured (Strained hamstring), day-to-day for 3-4 weeks. |
08/27/2003 |
Injured (Back stiffness), day-to-day for 6 days. |
11/27/2003 |
Became a free agent. |
12/28/2003 |
Signed a 2-year contract worth a total of $8,000,000 with the Chicago Cubs organization. |
01/01/2004 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (65); Movement: 50 (50); Control: 55 (55). |
03/19/2004 |
Injured (Back stiffness), day-to-day for one week. |
04/12/2004 |
Injured (Elbow inflammation), out for one week. |
06/27/2004 |
Injured (Back stiffness), day-to-day for 2-3 weeks. |
01/01/2005 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (65); Movement: 45 (45); Control: 55 (55). |
05/09/2005 |
Injured (Back stiffness), day-to-day for one week. |
09/01/2005 |
Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $4,200,000 with the Chicago Cubs organization. |
01/01/2006 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (65); Movement: 50 (50); Control: 60 (60). |
09/05/2006 |
Suspended 7 games after ejection following a brawl. |
09/23/2006 |
Injured (Torn flexor tendon (elbow)), out for 11 months. |
11/27/2006 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2007 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (60); Movement: 45 (45); Control: 55 (55). |
11/05/2007 |
Retired from professional baseball. |