06/06/1985 |
Drafted in the 1985 first-year player draft out of high school (Northstar Christian Academy; Rochester, NY) by the San Diego Padres (Round 1, Pick 4, 4th overall pick). |
06/07/1985 |
Signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres organization with a signing bonus of $2,390,000. |
07/29/1985 |
Wins the AZL AZL Player of the Week Award. |
10/22/1985 |
Injured (Stomach virus), day-to-day for 4 days. |
01/01/1986 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 30 (50); Power: 25 (60); Eye: 35 (65). |
04/07/1986 |
Named the #19 prospect in the MLB |
01/01/1987 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 35 (55); Power: 30 (60); Eye: 35 (65). |
04/06/1987 |
Named the #20 prospect in the MLB |
04/29/1987 |
Goes 5-5 against the South Bend Cubs, with 2 2B, 4 RBI and 0 R. |
08/01/1987 |
Wins the AZL AZL Batter of the Month Award. |
09/06/1987 |
Wins the 1987 AZL AZL Platinum Stick Award at CF. |
09/09/1987 |
Finished 2nd in 1987 AZL AZL Most Valuable Player Award voting. |
09/11/1987 |
Wins the 1987 Northwest League Championship Series with the Tri-City Dust Devils! |
01/01/1988 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (55); Power: 30 (65); Eye: 35 (60). |
04/04/1988 |
Named the #14 prospect in the MLB |
01/01/1989 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (55); Power: 35 (65); Eye: 40 (60). |
04/03/1989 |
Named the #16 prospect in the MLB |
06/19/1989 |
Wins the CAL CAL Player of the Week Award. |
07/01/1989 |
Wins the CAL CAL Batter of the Month Award. |
07/10/1989 |
Wins the CAL CAL Player of the Week Award. |
09/01/1989 |
Wins the CAL CAL Batter of the Month Award. |
09/22/1989 |
Wins the 1989 CAL CAL Platinum Stick Award at LF. |
09/25/1989 |
Finished 2nd in 1989 CAL CAL Most Valuable Player Award voting. |
01/01/1990 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (60); Power: 45 (60); Eye: 45 (55). |
03/21/1990 |
Injured (Knee contusion), day-to-day for one week. |
04/02/1990 |
Named the #23 prospect in the MLB |
06/04/1990 |
Goes 5-6 against the Frisco RoughRiders, with 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 RBI and 1 R. |
06/14/1990 |
Was selected to the 1990 Texas League All-Star Game. |
08/24/1990 |
Suspended 4 games after ejection following a brawl. |
11/24/1990 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1991 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (60); Power: 50 (65); Eye: 50 (55). |
09/27/1991 |
Wins the 1991 Pacific Coast League Championship Series with the El Paso Chihuahuas! |
11/21/1991 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1992 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (60); Power: 55 (65); Eye: 50 (55). |
03/22/1992 |
Was traded by the San Diego Padres to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for RP Juan Ocampo, SP Eric Routson. |
06/12/1992 |
Injured (Bruised ankle), day-to-day for 1 day. |
10/15/1992 |
Wins the 1992 MLB MLB Division Championship Series MVP Award. |
11/28/1992 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $500,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1993 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 55 (65); Eye: 55 (55). |
04/16/1993 |
Injured (Dead arm), out for 2 weeks. |
05/10/1993 |
Wins the MLB MLB Player of the Week Award. |
06/01/1993 |
Wins the MLB MLB Batter of the Month Award. |
11/05/1993 |
Signed a 6-year contract extension worth a total of $116,900,000 with the Oakland Athletics organization. |
01/01/1994 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 60 (65); Eye: 55 (55). |
07/15/1994 |
Was selected to the 1994 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. |
08/01/1994 |
Wins the MLB MLB Player of the Week Award. |
11/17/1994 |
Finished 2nd in 1994 MLB MLB Hitter of the Year voting. |
01/01/1995 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 55 (55). |
04/10/1995 |
Wins the MLB MLB Player of the Week Award. |
04/23/1995 |
Injured (Sprained thumb), day-to-day for one week. |
07/01/1995 |
Injured (Bruised hand), day-to-day for 1 day. |
07/14/1995 |
Was selected to the 1995 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. |
10/01/1995 |
Wins the MLB MLB Batter of the Month Award. |
11/17/1995 |
Finished 3rd in 1995 MLB MLB Hitter of the Year voting. |
01/01/1996 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 50 (55). |
01/01/1997 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 65 (65); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 50 (55). |
06/30/1997 |
Wins the SBL MLB Player of the Week Award. |
09/22/1997 |
Wins the SBL MLB Player of the Week Award. |
01/01/1998 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (65); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 50 (55). |
07/17/1998 |
Was selected to the 1998 Skyline Baseball League All-Star Game. |
09/16/1998 |
Injured (Intercostal strain), out for 6 days. |
01/01/1999 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 50 (55). |
03/29/1999 |
Signed a 5-year contract extension worth a total of $126,000,000 with the Oakland Athletics organization. |
04/11/1999 |
Injured (Elbow contusion), day-to-day for 6 days. |
01/01/2000 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 50 (55). |
06/12/2000 |
Injured (Shoulder tendinitis), day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
11/27/2000 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2001 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (60); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 55 (60). |
05/30/2001 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $5,000,000 with the New York Mets organization. |
08/12/2001 |
Injured (Elbow contusion), day-to-day for one week. |
08/15/2001 |
Injured (Elbow contusion), day-to-day for 1 day. |
11/27/2001 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/2002 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 55 (60). |
02/26/2002 |
Signed a 2-year contract worth a total of $15,500,000 with the San Francisco Giants organization. |
12/29/2002 |
Was traded by the San Francisco Giants to the Houston Astros, along with 3B Luis Gracian, in exchange for RF Luis Puente, 3B Mike Oakes, SP Juan Rosas, a 3rd draft pick, a 12th draft pick. |
01/01/2003 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 65 (65); Eye: 55 (60). |
05/05/2003 |
Released by the Houston Astros. |
06/18/2003 |
Signed a minor league contract ($1 bonus) with the Los Angeles Angels organization. |
07/11/2003 |
Signed a 0-year minor league contract extension with the California Angels organization. |
12/05/2003 |
Released by the California Angels. |
01/01/2004 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (55); Power: 50 (65); Eye: 55 (60). |
02/25/2004 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers organization. |
04/25/2004 |
Released by the Milwaukee organization. |
11/11/2004 |
Retired from professional baseball. |
LEADERBOARD APPEARANCES |
Year |
GS |
Rank |
1994 |
156 |
4 |
1995 |
156 |
2 |
1997 |
156 |
4 |
|
Year |
PA |
Rank |
1994 |
688 |
8 |
1995 |
696 |
8 |
1997 |
700 |
3 |
|
Year |
AB |
Rank |
1994 |
604 |
9 |
1995 |
625 |
7 |
1997 |
632 |
4 |
|
Year |
H |
Rank |
1994 |
174 |
5 |
1995 |
189 |
3 |
1997 |
173 |
8 |
|
|
Year |
TB |
Rank |
1994 |
315 |
1 |
1995 |
361 |
2 |
1996 |
294 |
5 |
1997 |
308 |
5 |
|
Year |
2B |
Rank |
1995 |
37 |
6 |
1996 |
34 |
8 |
|
Year |
3B |
Rank |
1992 |
6 |
7 |
2000 |
6 |
10 |
|
Year |
HR |
Rank |
1993 |
28 |
9 |
1994 |
36 |
4 |
1995 |
43 |
3 |
1996 |
30 |
5 |
1997 |
35 |
2 |
|
Year |
RBI |
Rank |
1994 |
97 |
8 |
1995 |
126 |
3 |
1996 |
98 |
2 |
1997 |
128 |
1 |
|
Year |
R |
Rank |
1994 |
97 |
5 |
1995 |
104 |
5 |
1996 |
96 |
8 |
1997 |
100 |
3 |
|
Year |
IBB |
Rank |
1994 |
10 |
4 |
1995 |
10 |
5 |
2000 |
16 |
1 |
2002 |
7 |
6 |
|
Year |
SF |
Rank |
1994 |
6 |
8 |
1995 |
6 |
6 |
1996 |
7 |
3 |
2002 |
6 |
7 |
|
Year |
EBH |
Rank |
1994 |
68 |
4 |
1995 |
83 |
1 |
1996 |
68 |
3 |
1997 |
60 |
7 |
2000 |
62 |
10 |
|
Year |
OBP |
Rank |
1994 |
.366 |
4 |
|
Year |
SLG |
Rank |
1993 |
.507 |
8 |
1994 |
.522 |
6 |
1995 |
.578 |
3 |
1996 |
.497 |
10 |
1997 |
.487 |
6 |
1998 |
.495 |
3 |
|
Year |
RC |
Rank |
1994 |
116.79 |
2 |
1995 |
131.74 |
3 |
1996 |
101.71 |
10 |
1997 |
104.30 |
7 |
|
Year |
RC/27 |
Rank |
1994 |
6.98 |
4 |
1995 |
7.80 |
5 |
1997 |
5.88 |
10 |
1998 |
6.65 |
7 |
|
Year |
ISO |
Rank |
1993 |
.231 |
7 |
1994 |
.233 |
5 |
1995 |
.275 |
4 |
1996 |
.223 |
6 |
1997 |
.214 |
6 |
1998 |
.207 |
6 |
|
Year |
wOBA |
Rank |
1994 |
.373 |
6 |
1995 |
.392 |
7 |
1997 |
.353 |
10 |
1998 |
.368 |
5 |
|
Year |
OPS |
Rank |
1993 |
.865 |
9 |
1994 |
.888 |
6 |
1995 |
.943 |
4 |
1997 |
.824 |
10 |
1998 |
.855 |
5 |
|
Year |
WAR |
Rank |
1994 |
5.7 |
7 |
1995 |
6.5 |
4 |
|
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