06/06/1981 |
Drafted in the 1981 first-year player draft out of high school (Pandora-Gilboa; Pandora, OH) by the Chicago Cubs (Round 3, Pick 3, 71st overall pick). |
06/27/1981 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs organization with a signing bonus of $1,000,000. |
01/01/1982 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 35 (50); Power: 35 (50); Eye: 40 (55). |
07/07/1982 |
Injured (Elbow contusion), day-to-day for 6 days. |
01/01/1983 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 35 (45); Power: 40 (55); Eye: 45 (50). |
07/17/1983 |
Injured (Sprained thumb), day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
09/01/1983 |
Wins the AZL AZL Batter of the Month Award. |
09/05/1983 |
Wins the 1983 AZL AZL Platinum Stick Award at C. |
01/01/1984 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (40); Power: 45 (50); Eye: 55 (55). |
04/11/1984 |
Injured (Sore ankle), day-to-day for one week. |
05/14/1984 |
Wins the SL SL Player of the Week Award. |
06/11/1984 |
Was selected to the 1984 Southern League All-Star Game. |
09/10/1984 |
Wins the 1984 Southern League Championship Series with the Tennessee Smokies! |
09/21/1984 |
Wins the 1984 SL SL Platinum Stick Award at C. |
01/01/1985 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (45); Power: 50 (50); Eye: 55 (55). |
06/10/1985 |
Was selected to the 1985 Southern League All-Star Game. |
09/21/1985 |
Wins the 1985 SL SL Platinum Stick Award at C. |
01/01/1986 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (45); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 55 (55). |
04/14/1986 |
Wins the PCL AC Player of the Week Award. |
05/01/1986 |
Wins the PCL AC Batter of the Month Award. |
07/07/1986 |
Was selected to the 1986 Pacific Coast League All-Star Game. |
07/14/1986 |
Wins the PCL AC Player of the Week Award. |
10/02/1986 |
Wins the 1986 Pacific Coast League Championship Series with the Iowa Cubs! |
10/13/1986 |
Wins the 1986 PCL AC Platinum Stick Award at C. |
10/16/1986 |
Finished 2nd in 1986 PCL AC Most Valuable Player Award voting. |
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): Contact: 50 (50); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 55 (55). |
05/18/1987 |
Injured (Concussion), out for 5-6 weeks. |
07/20/1987 |
Wins the PCL AC Player of the Week Award. |
10/15/1987 |
Wins the 1987 PCL AC Platinum Stick Award at C. |
10/18/1987 |
Finished 3rd in 1987 PCL AC Most Valuable Player Award voting. |
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): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 55 (55). |
06/04/1988 |
Injured (Knee contusion), day-to-day for 3 days. |
11/14/1988 |
Was traded by the Chicago Cubs to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for RP Nate Files, 1B Rogelio Guerrero. |
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: 50 (50); Power: 55 (55); Eye: 55 (55). |
11/08/1989 |
Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $8,200,000 with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. |
01/01/1990 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (45); Power: 50 (50); Eye: 55 (55). |
07/13/1990 |
Was selected to the 1990 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. |
07/26/1990 |
Injured (Bruised knee), day-to-day for 1 day. |
11/05/1990 |
Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $13,200,000 with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. |
01/01/1991 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (45); Power: 50 (50); Eye: 50 (50). |
02/24/1991 |
Injured (Back tightness), day-to-day for 6 days. |
11/21/1991 |
Became a free agent. |
12/22/1991 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $6,000,000 with the Atlanta Braves organization. |
01/01/1992 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (45); Power: 50 (50); Eye: 50 (50). |
10/03/1992 |
Injured (Hand contusion), out for 3 days. |
11/28/1992 |
Became a free agent. |
12/22/1992 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $3,720,000 with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. |
01/01/1993 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (40); Power: 50 (50); Eye: 50 (50). |
07/16/1993 |
Was selected to the 1993 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. |
11/24/1993 |
Became a free agent. |
12/21/1993 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $7,300,000 with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. |
01/01/1994 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (45); Power: 50 (50); Eye: 50 (50). |
11/26/1994 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/1995 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (40); Power: 45 (50); Eye: 50 (55). |
01/31/1995 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros organization. |
11/26/1995 |
Became a free agent. |
12/10/1995 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $720,000 with the Texas Rangers organization. |
01/01/1996 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (40); Power: 50 (50); Eye: 50 (55). |
11/26/1996 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/1997 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (40); Power: 50 (50); Eye: 50 (55). |
04/09/1997 |
Signed a 1-year minor league contract with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers organization. |
05/11/1997 |
Injured (Elbow contusion), day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
10/07/1997 |
Retired from professional baseball. |