06/01/1984 |
Entered the Major League Baseball as an international amateur free agent from Venezuela. |
06/09/1984 |
Signed a minor league contract ($2,560,000 bonus) out of Venezuela with the New York Yankees organization. |
01/01/1985 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 30 (75); Power: 25 (65); Eye: 20 (40). |
01/01/1986 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 35 (75); Power: 40 (65); Eye: 25 (50). |
02/24/1986 |
Promoted from international complex to U20 Dominican Rookie League New York (DSL). |
04/07/1986 |
Named the #91 prospect in the MLB |
01/01/1987 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (75); Power: 45 (65); Eye: 30 (50). |
04/06/1987 |
Named the #48 prospect in the MLB |
09/05/1987 |
Injured (Torn thumb ligament), out for 6 weeks. |
01/01/1988 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (70); Power: 50 (65); Eye: 40 (50). |
03/08/1988 |
Injured (Knee soreness), day-to-day for 2 days. |
04/04/1988 |
Named the #40 prospect in the MLB |
04/18/1988 |
Wins the EL EL Player of the Week Award. |
05/02/1988 |
Wins the EL EL Player of the Week Award. |
06/13/1988 |
Wins the EL EL Player of the Week Award. |
06/13/1988 |
Was selected to the 1988 Eastern League All-Star Game. |
11/30/1988 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1989 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (70); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 50 (50). |
09/12/1989 |
Injured (Bruised foot), day-to-day for one week. |
09/17/1989 |
Suffered setback in recovery from injury, will miss another 5 days. |
09/19/1989 |
Suffered setback in recovery from injury, will miss another 6 days. |
11/27/1989 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1990 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 50 (50). |
07/18/1990 |
Signed a 5-year contract extension worth a total of $55,080,000 with the New York Yankees organization. |
08/24/1990 |
Suspended 5 games after ejection following a brawl. |
01/01/1991 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 50 (50). |
09/11/1991 |
Injured (Sprained ankle), day-to-day for 6 days. |
09/13/1991 |
Injured (Hand contusion), out for one week. |
01/01/1992 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 50 (50). |
08/31/1992 |
Wins the MLB MLB Player of the Week Award. |
01/01/1993 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 70 (70); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 50 (50). |
06/05/1993 |
Injured (Back tightness), day-to-day for 2 days. |
08/12/1993 |
Injured (Back tightness), day-to-day for one week. |
09/13/1993 |
Wins the MLB MLB Player of the Week Award. |
09/15/1993 |
Injured (Bruised knee), day-to-day for 2 days. |
01/01/1994 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 75 (75); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 50 (50). |
06/20/1994 |
Injured (Sore thumb), day-to-day for 2 days. |
01/01/1995 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 75 (75); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 50 (50). |
07/21/1995 |
Signed a 4-year contract extension worth a total of $83,000,000 with the New York Yankees organization. |
07/31/1995 |
Wins the MLB MLB Player of the Week Award. |
08/01/1995 |
Wins the MLB MLB Batter of the Month Award. |
10/22/1995 |
Injured (Back tightness), day-to-day for 1 day. |
01/01/1996 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 70 (70); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 50 (50). |
06/03/1996 |
Wins the SBL MLB Player of the Week Award. |
06/24/1996 |
Injured (Flu-like symptoms), day-to-day for 1 day. |
01/01/1997 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 50 (50). |
03/14/1997 |
Injured (Back tightness), day-to-day for 6 days. |
04/20/1997 |
Injured (Sore shoulder), day-to-day for 6 days. |
01/01/1998 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 55 (55). |
01/01/1999 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 55 (55). |
11/28/1999 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2000 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 50 (60). |
01/10/2000 |
Signed a 2-year contract worth a total of $13,000,000 with the New York Yankees organization. |
09/21/2000 |
Injured (Back tightness), day-to-day for 3 days. |
11/04/2000 |
Has met the vesting criteria in his contract. |
01/01/2001 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 50 (60). |
09/18/2001 |
Hits his 300th career Skyline Baseball League home run! |
11/27/2001 |
Became a free agent. |
12/28/2001 |
Signed a 2-year contract worth a total of $21,000,000 with the New York Yankees organization. |
01/01/2002 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 55 (60). |
05/31/2002 |
Injured (Bruised shoulder), day-to-day for 5 days. |
06/04/2002 |
Injured (Intercostal strain), out for one week. |
09/19/2002 |
Injured (Fractured jaw), out for 4-5 weeks. |
10/30/2002 |
Declined his contract option. |
10/30/2002 |
Released by the New York Yankees. |
01/01/2003 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 55 (60). |
05/28/2003 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,800,000 with the Havana Industriales organization. |
07/14/2003 |
Wins the LMB Player of the Week Award. |
08/01/2003 |
Wins the LMB Batter of the Month Award. |
08/11/2003 |
Wins the LMB Player of the Week Award. |
10/01/2003 |
Wins the LMB Batter of the Month Award. |
11/09/2003 |
Wins the 2003 LMB Platinum Stick Award at DH. |
11/27/2003 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2004 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 55 (60). |
01/10/2004 |
Signed a 2-year contract worth a total of $9,680,000 with the Reynosa Broncos organization. |
06/01/2004 |
Wins the LMB LMB Batter of the Month Award. |
06/15/2004 |
Injured (Mild abdominal strain), day-to-day for 6 days. |
07/27/2004 |
Goes 5-5 against the Yucatan Leones, with 1 HR, 2 RBI and 3 R. |
08/01/2004 |
Wins the LMB LMB Batter of the Month Award. |
09/06/2004 |
Injured (Flu), day-to-day for 4 days. |
09/22/2004 |
Injured (Mild abdominal strain), day-to-day for 1 day. |
10/19/2004 |
Has met the vesting criteria in his contract. |
01/01/2005 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 55 (65). |
04/20/2005 |
Injured (Bruised wrist), day-to-day for 2 days. |
05/10/2005 |
Injured (Plantar fascitis), out for 3-4 weeks. |
06/30/2005 |
Injured (Mild oblique strain), day-to-day for 4 days. |
07/01/2005 |
Wins the LMB LMB Batter of the Month Award. |
07/05/2005 |
Injured (Bruised elbow), day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
08/22/2005 |
Wins the LMB LMB Player of the Week Award. |
11/10/2005 |
Became a free agent. |
12/01/2005 |
Signed a 2-year contract worth a total of $8,640,000 with the Havana Industriales organization. |
01/01/2006 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 55 (65). |
06/07/2006 |
Injured (Sprained knee), out for 6 weeks. |
06/12/2006 |
Wins the LMB LMB Player of the Week Award. |
07/18/2006 |
Suffered setback in recovery from injury, will miss another 5 days. |
08/05/2006 |
Injured (Precautionary reasons (head injury)), out for 1 day. |
10/01/2006 |
Wins the LMB LMB Batter of the Month Award. |
10/19/2006 |
Has failed to meet the vesting criteria in his contract. |
11/11/2006 |
Became a free agent. |
11/23/2006 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Tijuana Toros organization. |
01/01/2007 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 55 (65). |
04/22/2007 |
Injured (Strained hamstring), out for 4-5 weeks. |
06/04/2007 |
Wins the LMB LMB Player of the Week Award. |
08/06/2007 |
Wins the LMB LMB Player of the Week Award. |
09/01/2007 |
Wins the LMB LMB Batter of the Month Award. |
11/11/2007 |
Became a free agent. |
11/29/2007 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Puebla Pericos organization. |
01/01/2008 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 55 (65). |
04/23/2008 |
Signed a minor league contract with the California Angels organization. |
06/23/2008 |
Was traded by the California Angels to the New York Yankees in exchange for a 10th draft pick. |
08/18/2008 |
Collects his 1000th career Skyline Baseball League RBI! |
11/12/2008 |
Retired from professional baseball. |