06/06/1988 |
Drafted in the 1988 first-year player draft out of high school (Lakewood; Lakewood, CA) by the Detroit Tigers (Round 1, Pick 13, 13th overall pick). |
06/07/1988 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers organization with a signing bonus of $2,160,000. |
01/01/1989 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 25 (30); Power: 35 (60); Eye: 30 (45). |
01/01/1990 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 30 (45); Power: 35 (60); Eye: 35 (45). |
04/02/1990 |
Named the #82 prospect in the MLB |
07/03/1990 |
Injured (Fractured ankle), out for 4 months. |
08/25/1990 |
Wins the 1990 Championship with the Detroit E (GCL) Tigers East! |
01/01/1991 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 30 (50); Power: 40 (55); Eye: 40 (40). |
01/01/1992 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 35 (45); Power: 40 (60); Eye: 50 (50). |
04/08/1992 |
Hits for the CYCLE, going 4-5 against the Columbus Clippers, with 4 RBI and 2 runs scored. |
06/15/1992 |
Was selected to the 1992 Eastern League All-Star Game. |
10/06/1992 |
Wins the 1992 International League Championship Series with the Toledo Mud Hens! |
01/01/1993 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (50); Power: 45 (60); Eye: 50 (50). |
07/05/1993 |
Was selected to the 1993 International League All-Star Game. |
07/23/1993 |
Injured (Bruised shoulder), day-to-day for 6 days. |
08/01/1993 |
Wins the IL SWC Batter of the Month Award. |
10/06/1993 |
Wins the 1993 IL SWC Platinum Stick Award at C. |
10/09/1993 |
Finished 3rd in 1993 IL SWC Most Valuable Player Award voting. |
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: 50 (50); Power: 50 (60); Eye: 50 (50). |
06/23/1994 |
Was selected to the 1994 International League All-Star Game. |
08/15/1994 |
Wins the IL SWC Player of the Week Award. |
10/12/1994 |
Wins the 1994 IL SWC Platinum Stick Award at C. |
10/15/1994 |
Wins the 1994 IL SWC Most Valuable Player Award. |
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: 55 (55); Power: 55 (60); Eye: 45 (45). |
04/20/1995 |
Injured (Bruised lung), day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
07/08/1995 |
Injured (Bruised forearm), day-to-day for 2 days. |
08/02/1995 |
Injured (Bruised hip), day-to-day for 3 days. |
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 (55); Power: 55 (60); Eye: 45 (45). |
04/09/1996 |
Goes 5-6 against the Montreal Expos, with 1 2B, 1 RBI and 2 R. |
05/30/1996 |
Goes 5-5 against the Toronto Blue Jays, with 1 2B, 1 HR, 3 RBI and 2 R. |
07/12/1996 |
Was selected to the 1996 Skyline Baseball League All-Star Game. |
10/04/1996 |
Wins the 1996 SBL MLB Division Series MVP Award. |
11/07/1996 |
Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $9,000,000 with the Detroit Tigers organization. |
01/01/1997 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 60 (60); Eye: 50 (50). |
03/17/1997 |
Injured (Recurring back spasms), out for 8 weeks. |
11/10/1997 |
Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $14,400,000 with the Detroit Tigers organization. |
01/01/1998 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 60 (60); Eye: 45 (45). |
06/13/1998 |
Injured (Groin soreness), day-to-day for one week. |
06/27/1998 |
Injured (Calf strain), out for 4 weeks. |
07/17/1998 |
Was selected to the 1998 Skyline Baseball League All-Star Game. |
10/10/1998 |
Wins the 1998 SBL MLB Division Series MVP Award. |
10/17/1998 |
Wins the 1998 SBL MLB Division Championship Series MVP Award. |
11/04/1998 |
Wins the 1998 Skyline Series with the Detroit Tigers. |
11/15/1998 |
Wins the 1998 SBL MLB Platinum Stick at C. |
11/28/1998 |
Became a free agent. |
12/14/1998 |
Signed a 4-year contract worth a total of $92,000,000 with the Minnesota Twins organization. |
01/01/1999 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 45 (45). |
07/16/1999 |
Was selected to the 1999 Skyline Baseball League All-Star Game. |
10/14/1999 |
Injured (Back tightness), day-to-day for 6 days. |
11/15/1999 |
Wins the 1999 SBL MLB Platinum Stick at C. |
01/01/2000 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 45 (50). |
03/21/2000 |
Injured (Fractured finger), out for 5-6 weeks. |
01/01/2001 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 45 (50). |
04/13/2001 |
Injured (Back tightness), day-to-day for 2 days. |
01/01/2002 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 45 (50). |
06/08/2002 |
Injured (Back tightness), day-to-day for one week. |
11/27/2002 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2003 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (55); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 45 (50). |
11/09/2003 |
Retired from professional baseball. |