12/15/1947 |
Drafted in the 1947 first-year player draft by the Houston Astros (Round 1, Pick 14, 14th overall pick). |
01/01/1948 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (6); Power: 5 (6); Eye: 5 (5). |
04/01/1948 |
Named the #13 prospect in the FORT |
10/29/1948 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $555,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1949 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (6); Power: 5 (6); Eye: 4 (4). |
07/03/1949 |
Was traded by the Houston Astros to the Kansas City Royals, along with 3B Mike Pagliarulo, in exchange for SP Len Barker. |
10/30/1949 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $555,000 through automatic renewal. |
01/01/1950 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (6); Power: 5 (5); Eye: 3 (3). |
07/18/1950 |
Was traded by the Kansas City Royals to the Detroit Tigers, along with RP Keith Brown, in exchange for LF Whit Merrifield. |
10/03/1950 |
Wins the 1950 World Series MVP Award. |
10/04/1950 |
Wins the 1950 MLB Triple A World Series with the Kendall West Nailers! |
10/11/1950 |
Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $900,000 with the Detroit Tigers organization. |
01/01/1951 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (6); Power: 5 (5); Eye: 3 (3). |
01/26/1951 |
Drafted in the 1951 inaugural draft by the Montreal Expos (Round 24, Pick 13, 381st overall pick). |
07/15/1951 |
Goes 5-6 against the Durham 89ers, with 1 HR, 4 RBI and 3 R. |
10/25/1951 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $700,000 through arbitration. |
01/01/1952 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (6); Power: 5 (5); Eye: 3 (3). |
06/06/1952 |
Goes 0-4 against the Newark Bears, ending his hitting streak at 24 games. |
06/12/1952 |
Was selected to the 1952 MLB Triple A All-Star Game. |
11/13/1952 |
Was not offered arbitration and became a free agent. |
12/02/1952 |
Signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians organization. |
01/01/1953 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (6); Power: 5 (5); Eye: 3 (3). |
03/26/1953 |
Injured (Mild hamstring strain), day-to-day for one week. |
05/05/1953 |
Injured (Knee contusion), day-to-day for 3 days. |
06/11/1953 |
Was selected to the 1953 MLB Triple A All-Star Game. |
01/01/1954 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 5 (5); Eye: 3 (3). |
06/10/1954 |
Injured (Hamstring tendinitis), out for 5 days. |
06/17/1954 |
Was selected to the 1954 MLB Triple A All-Star Game. |
07/11/1954 |
Injured (Calf soreness), day-to-day for 5 days. |
07/19/1954 |
Wins the MAAA SL2 Player of the Week Award. |
11/19/1954 |
Became a free agent. |
01/01/1955 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 5 (5); Eye: 3 (3). |
04/07/1955 |
Signed a minor league contract ($50,000 bonus) with the Chicago Cubs organization. |
10/14/1955 |
Injured (Bronchitis), day-to-day for 4 days. |
11/20/1955 |
Received a 1-year contract worth a total of $700,000 through arbitration. |
01/01/1956 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 5 (5); Eye: 3 (3). |
05/27/1956 |
Injured (Knee soreness), day-to-day for 3 days. |
05/28/1956 |
Injured (Fractured cheekbone), out for 7-8 weeks. |
11/15/1956 |
Was not offered arbitration and became a free agent. |
01/01/1957 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 5 (5); Eye: 2 (3). |
01/01/1958 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 5 (5); Eye: 2 (3). |
11/03/1958 |
Retired from professional baseball. |