06/06/1981 |
Drafted in the 1981 first-year player draft out of high school (Akron-Westfield; Akron, IA) by the Arizona Diamondbacks (Round 10, Pick 14, 313rd overall pick). |
07/11/1981 |
Injured (Back tightness), day-to-day for 4 days. |
01/01/1982 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (55); Movement: 40 (50); Control: 30 (55). |
08/01/1982 |
Wins the NWL NWL Pitcher of the Month Award. |
09/21/1982 |
Wins the 1982 NWL NWL Reliever of the Year. |
01/01/1983 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (65); Movement: 35 (45); Control: 30 (55). |
01/01/1984 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 55 (65); Movement: 40 (45); Control: 35 (50). |
05/22/1984 |
Injured (Flu), day-to-day for one week. |
01/01/1985 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (65); Movement: 45 (45); Control: 35 (55). |
01/01/1986 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 65 (70); Movement: 45 (45); Control: 40 (55). |
06/15/1986 |
Was selected to the 1986 California League All-Star Game. |
07/01/1986 |
Wins the CAL CAL Pitcher of the Month Award. |
09/14/1986 |
Wins the 1986 Southern League Championship Series with the Jackson Generals! |
09/18/1986 |
Wins the 1986 California League Championship Series with the Visalia Rawhide! |
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): Stuff: 65 (70); Movement: 50 (50); Control: 50 (55). |
09/13/1987 |
Wins the 1987 Southern League Championship Series with the Jackson Generals! |
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): Stuff: 70 (70); Movement: 50 (50); Control: 55 (55). |
09/13/1988 |
Suspended 7 games after ejection following a brawl. |
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): Stuff: 70 (70); Movement: 55 (55); Control: 55 (55). |
07/14/1989 |
Was selected to the 1989 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. |
11/08/1989 |
Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $2,800,000 with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. |
01/01/1990 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 75 (75); Movement: 55 (55); Control: 60 (60). |
11/05/1990 |
Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $8,100,000 with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. |
01/01/1991 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 70 (70); Movement: 50 (50); Control: 60 (60). |
06/05/1991 |
Signed a 3-year contract extension worth a total of $44,700,000 with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. |
01/01/1992 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 70 (70); Movement: 50 (50); Control: 60 (60). |
01/01/1993 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 70 (70); Movement: 50 (50); Control: 60 (60). |
11/01/1993 |
Declined his contract option. |
11/24/1993 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/1994 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 80 (80); Movement: 50 (55); Control: 60 (60). |
01/26/1994 |
Signed a 6-year contract worth a total of $63,900,000 with the Cleveland Indians organization. |
06/13/1994 |
Strikes out 15 against the Detroit Tigers. |
01/01/1995 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 70 (70); Movement: 50 (55); Control: 60 (60). |
07/14/1995 |
Was selected to the 1995 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. |
01/01/1996 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 70 (70); Movement: 50 (50); Control: 65 (65). |
11/02/1996 |
Wins the 1996 Skyline Series with the Cleveland Indians. |
01/01/1997 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 70 (70); Movement: 55 (55); Control: 65 (65). |
06/16/1997 |
Pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Milwaukee Brewers with 5 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed! |
07/15/1997 |
Injured (Back stiffness), day-to-day for 4 days. |
09/27/1997 |
Injured (Back tightness), day-to-day for 4 days. |
11/19/1997 |
Finished 2nd in 1997 SBL MLB Pitcher of the Year voting. |
01/01/1998 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 60 (60); Movement: 50 (55); Control: 70 (70). |
09/04/1998 |
Injured (Mild oblique strain), day-to-day for 6 days. |
11/05/1998 |
Declined his contract option. |
11/28/1998 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/1999 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (55); Movement: 50 (60); Control: 65 (70). |
02/15/1999 |
Signed a 2-year contract worth a total of $16,200,000 with the Los Angeles Angels organization. |
06/03/1999 |
Injured (Back tightness), day-to-day for 3 days. |
06/13/1999 |
Released by the Los Angeles Angels. |
06/16/1999 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers organization. |
09/16/1999 |
Injured (Back stiffness), day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
11/05/1999 |
Retired from professional baseball. |
LEADERBOARD APPEARANCES |
Year |
SH |
Rank |
1995 |
16 |
2 |
1998 |
14 |
3 |
|
Year |
G |
Rank |
1990 |
77 |
4 |
1991 |
79 |
1 |
1992 |
74 |
7 |
|
Year |
GS |
Rank |
1994 |
32 |
3 |
1995 |
32 |
5 |
1997 |
32 |
6 |
1998 |
32 |
5 |
|
|
|
Year |
Win. % |
Rank |
1997 |
.773 |
1 |
|
Year |
SV |
Rank |
1988 |
36 |
3 |
1989 |
35 |
3 |
1990 |
45 |
2 |
1992 |
40 |
6 |
|
|
Year |
IP |
Rank |
1995 |
197.2 |
10 |
|
Year |
HRA |
Rank |
1994 |
26 |
4 |
1996 |
25 |
5 |
|
Year |
K |
Rank |
1994 |
205 |
7 |
1995 |
208 |
5 |
1996 |
206 |
8 |
1997 |
202 |
9 |
|
Year |
WP |
Rank |
1997 |
7 |
10 |
1998 |
9 |
2 |
|
Year |
ERA |
Rank |
1995 |
2.78 |
4 |
1997 |
2.65 |
2 |
|
Year |
BABIP |
Rank |
1994 |
.269 |
4 |
1995 |
.256 |
2 |
|
Year |
WHIP |
Rank |
1994 |
1.01 |
5 |
1995 |
0.93 |
2 |
1997 |
1.08 |
9 |
|
Year |
K/BB |
Rank |
1994 |
5.86 |
7 |
1995 |
5.94 |
6 |
1997 |
5.61 |
5 |
|
Year |
RA/9 |
Rank |
1994 |
9.33 |
5 |
1995 |
8.79 |
3 |
1997 |
10.16 |
9 |
|
Year |
H/9 |
Rank |
1994 |
7.41 |
8 |
1995 |
6.74 |
3 |
|
Year |
BB/9 |
Rank |
1994 |
1.63 |
9 |
1995 |
1.59 |
8 |
1997 |
1.65 |
6 |
1998 |
1.84 |
8 |
|
Year |
K/9 |
Rank |
1994 |
9.56 |
7 |
1995 |
9.47 |
6 |
1996 |
10.40 |
5 |
1997 |
9.24 |
8 |
|
Year |
RA |
Rank |
1990 |
77 |
4 |
1991 |
79 |
1 |
1992 |
74 |
7 |
|
Year |
GF |
Rank |
1988 |
55 |
5 |
1989 |
56 |
3 |
1990 |
63 |
3 |
1992 |
63 |
5 |
|
Year |
QS |
Rank |
1995 |
20 |
6 |
1997 |
20 |
9 |
|
|
Year |
CGP |
Rank |
1997 |
.062 |
7 |
|
|
Year |
GB% |
Rank |
1998 |
0.58 |
4 |
|
Year |
WAR |
Rank |
1995 |
4.8 |
8 |
1997 |
4.9 |
5 |
|
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