11/04/1959 |
Drafted in the 1959 first-year player draft by the Houston Astros (Round 1, Pick 7, 7th overall pick). |
01/01/1960 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 7 (7); Power: 7 (7); Eye: 5 (6). |
04/04/1960 |
Named the #8 prospect in the FORT |
06/16/1960 |
Was selected to the 1960 MLB Triple A All-Star Game. |
09/27/1960 |
Wins the 1960 MAAA SL2 Platinum Stick Award at C. |
09/29/1960 |
Finished 2nd in 1960 MAAA SL2 Most Valuable Player Award voting. |
01/01/1961 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 7 (6); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 5 (4). |
04/03/1961 |
Named the #18 prospect in the FORT |
07/10/1961 |
Wins the FORT AL Player of the Week Award. |
10/01/1961 |
Wins the FORT AL Rookie of the Month Award. |
11/11/1961 |
Finished 3rd in 1961 FORT AL Rookie of the Year Award voting. |
11/22/1961 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $555,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1962 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 7 (6); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 5 (4). |
07/08/1962 |
Was selected to the 1962 Fellowship of Respect and Trust All-Star Game. |
11/09/1962 |
Wins the 1962 FORT AL Silver Slugger Award at C. |
11/21/1962 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $555,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1963 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 7 (6); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 5 (4). |
07/07/1963 |
Was selected to the 1963 Fellowship of Respect and Trust All-Star Game. |
07/07/1963 |
Hits three home runs against the Bronx Yankees, going 3-5 with 6 RBI and 3 runs scored! |
07/08/1963 |
Wins the FORT AL Player of the Week Award. |
08/17/1963 |
Goes 5-5 against the Bronx Yankees, with 1 2B, 1 HR, 3 RBI and 1 R. |
11/10/1963 |
Wins the 1963 FORT AL Silver Slugger Award at C. |
11/20/1963 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $6,250,000 through arbitration. |
01/01/1964 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (6); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 5 (4). |
07/12/1964 |
Was selected to the 1964 Fellowship of Respect and Trust All-Star Game. |
11/25/1964 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $8,750,000 through arbitration. |
01/01/1965 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (6); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 5 (4). |
09/27/1965 |
Wins the FORT NL Player of the Week Award. |
11/22/1965 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $12,500,000 through arbitration. |
01/01/1966 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (6); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 5 (4). |
11/24/1966 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $15,875,000 through arbitration. |
01/01/1967 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (6); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 4 (4). |
11/21/1967 |
Became a free agent. |
12/06/1967 |
Signed a 5-year contract worth a total of $40,000,000 with the Montreal Expos organization. |
01/01/1968 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (6); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 4 (5). |
07/07/1968 |
Was selected to the 1968 Fellowship of Respect and Trust All-Star Game. |
11/04/1968 |
Wins the 1968 FORT NL Golden Glove Award at C. |
01/01/1969 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 4 (5). |