10/24/1952 |
Drafted in the 1952 first-year player draft by the Atlanta Braves (Round 1, Pick 9, 9th overall pick). |
01/01/1953 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (6); Power: 7 (7); Eye: 3 (3). |
04/06/1953 |
Named the #15 prospect in the FORT |
06/01/1953 |
Wins the FORT NL Rookie of the Month Award. |
11/14/1953 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $555,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1954 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (6); Power: 7 (7); Eye: 3 (3). |
04/29/1954 |
Injured (Torn posterior cruciate ligament (knee)), out for 7 months. |
08/16/1954 |
Suffered setback in recovery from injury, will miss another 4-5 months. |
11/21/1954 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $555,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1955 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (6); Power: 7 (7); Eye: 3 (3). |
06/20/1955 |
Wins the FORT AL Player of the Week Award. |
08/01/1955 |
Wins the FORT AL Player of the Week Award. |
09/05/1955 |
Wins the FORT AL Player of the Week Award. |
09/27/1955 |
Injured (Bruised ankle), day-to-day for 1 day. |
11/06/1955 |
Signed a 6-year contract extension worth a total of $32,700,000 with the Atlanta Braves organization. |
01/01/1956 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (6); Power: 7 (7); Eye: 3 (3). |
05/13/1956 |
Injured (Bruised elbow), day-to-day for 1 day. |
06/13/1956 |
Injured (Sore shoulder), day-to-day for 6 days. |
09/16/1956 |
Injured (Mild calf strain), day-to-day for 2 days. |
01/01/1957 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (6); Power: 7 (7); Eye: 3 (3). |
01/01/1958 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (5); Power: 7 (7); Eye: 3 (3). |
03/03/1958 |
Injured (Sore back), day-to-day for 6 days. |
07/07/1958 |
Wins the FORT AL Player of the Week Award. |
09/13/1958 |
Injured (Strained posterior cruciate ligament), out for 5 weeks. |
10/04/1958 |
Suffered setback in recovery from injury, will miss another 3 weeks. |
12/12/1958 |
Was traded by the Atlanta Braves to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for $1. |
01/01/1959 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (5); Power: 7 (7); Eye: 3 (3). |
03/06/1959 |
Injured (Separated shoulder), out for 3 weeks. |
06/30/1959 |
Injured (Knee inflammation), day-to-day for 4 days. |
09/04/1959 |
Injured (Sore back), day-to-day for 1 day. |
09/14/1959 |
Wins the FORT NL Player of the Week Award. |
01/01/1960 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (5); Power: 7 (6); Eye: 3 (3). |
06/08/1960 |
Injured (Dizziness and nausea), day-to-day for 4 days. |
11/04/1960 |
Wins the 1960 FORT AL Golden Glove Award at RF. |
01/01/1961 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (5); Power: 7 (7); Eye: 3 (3). |
06/17/1961 |
Injured (Herniated disc (neck)), out for 3-4 weeks. |
11/08/1961 |
Wins the 1961 FORT NL Golden Glove Award at RF. |
11/22/1961 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/1962 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 7 (7); Eye: 3 (3). |
01/12/1962 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs organization. |
06/14/1962 |
Was selected to the 1962 MLB Triple A All-Star Game. |
06/16/1962 |
Earned 1962 MLB Triple A All-Star Game MVP honors. |
06/26/1962 |
Goes 5-6 against the Albuquerque Blues, with 2 2B, 2 RBI and 2 R. |
06/28/1962 |
Injured (Sprained ankle), out for 6-7 weeks. |
10/02/1962 |
Released by the Chicago Cubs. |
12/26/1962 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,800,000 with the Bronx Yankees organization. |
01/01/1963 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 7 (7); Eye: 3 (3). |
06/24/1963 |
Wins the FORT AL Player of the Week Award. |
11/22/1963 |
Became a free agent. |
12/23/1963 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $2,500,000 with the Colorado Rockies organization. |
01/01/1964 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 7 (7); Eye: 3 (3). |
09/19/1964 |
Injured (Knee contusion), day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
11/27/1964 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/1965 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 7 (7); Eye: 3 (4). |
01/30/1965 |
Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,400,000 with the Miami Marlins organization. |
03/19/1965 |
Injured (Precautionary reasons (head injury)), out for 2 days. |
08/27/1965 |
Injured (Sore back), day-to-day for 1 day. |
09/06/1965 |
Injured (Knee inflammation), day-to-day for one week. |
09/12/1965 |
Injured (Intercostal strain), out for 3 weeks. |
11/24/1965 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/1966 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 7 (7); Eye: 3 (4). |
01/16/1966 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Montreal Expos organization. |
06/16/1966 |
Was selected to the 1966 MLB Triple A All-Star Game. |
07/04/1966 |
Wins the MAAA SL2 Player of the Week Award. |
07/18/1966 |
Wins the MAAA SL2 Player of the Week Award. |
07/22/1966 |
Injured (Calf cramp), day-to-day for 3 days. |
11/26/1966 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/1967 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 4 (5); Power: 6 (7); Eye: 3 (4). |
01/11/1967 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers organization. |
03/21/1967 |
Injured (Sprained ankle), out for 2 weeks. |
04/23/1967 |
Injured (Knee contusion), day-to-day for 2-3 weeks. |
07/14/1967 |
Injured (Back stiffness), day-to-day for 1-2 weeks. |
10/09/1967 |
Signed a 0-year minor league contract extension with the Milwaukee Brewers organization. |
01/01/1968 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 4 (4); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 3 (4). |
05/20/1968 |
Wins the MAAA SL2 Player of the Week Award. |
06/13/1968 |
Was selected to the 1968 MLB Triple A All-Star Game. |
07/11/1968 |
Hits three home runs against the Madison Velocity, going 3-4 with 6 RBI and 3 runs scored! |
11/18/1968 |
Became a minor league free agent. |
01/01/1969 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 4 (4); Power: 7 (6); Eye: 3 (4). |
11/06/1969 |
Retired from professional baseball. |