| 01/01/1997 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (7); Power: 4 (8); Eye: 5 (7). |
| 01/13/1997 |
Drafted in the 1996 first-year player draft (Round 2, Pick 1, 21st overall pick) by the Chicago (N) Cubs. |
| 04/02/1997 |
Named the #20 prospect in the FORT |
| 04/09/1997 |
Injured (hamstring tendinitis),out for 5 days. |
| 06/23/1997 |
Wins the MAAA SL2 Player of the Week Award. |
| 01/01/1998 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (6); Power: 4 (7); Eye: 5 (6). |
| 03/19/1998 |
Outstandingly completed training to generate more batspeed and homerun power at the Chicago (N) Cubs development complex. |
| 04/02/1998 |
Named the #42 prospect in the FORT |
| 07/02/1998 |
Injured (thumb contusion),day-to-day for one week. |
| 10/07/1998 |
Wins the 1998 MLB Triple A World Series with the Madison Mallards! |
| 10/31/1998 |
Named the #12 prospect in the FORT |
| 01/01/1999 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 5 (7); Eye: 5 (5). |
| 04/01/1999 |
Successfully completed training to improve his defense at right field at the Chicago (N) Cubs development complex. |
| 04/02/1999 |
Named the #43 prospect in the FORT |
| 07/02/1999 |
Named the #25 prospect in the FORT |
| 01/01/2000 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 5 (8); Eye: 5 (5). |
| 03/06/2000 |
Injured (mild shoulder inflammation),day-to-day for 5 days. |
| 04/01/2000 |
Unsuccessfully completed training to improve his outfield defense at the Chicago (N) Cubs development complex. |
| 04/02/2000 |
Named the #82 prospect in the FORT |
| 05/12/2000 |
Injured (gluteus strain),day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
| 07/02/2000 |
Named the #42 prospect in the FORT |
| 09/24/2000 |
Wins the 2000 MAAA SL2 League Championship Series MVP Award. |
| 10/15/2000 |
Wins the 2000 MAAA SL2 Platinum Stick Award at CF. |
| 01/01/2001 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (5); Power: 5 (8); Eye: 5 (5). |
| 03/10/2001 |
Injured (mild abdominal strain),day-to-day for 5 days. |
| 05/10/2001 |
Injured (mild oblique strain),day-to-day for one week. |
| 06/14/2001 |
Goes 5-5 against the New Haven Ravens, with 1 2B, 2 HR, 7 RBI and 4 R. |
| 06/18/2001 |
Wins the MAAA SL2 Player of the Week Award. |
| 07/01/2001 |
Wins the MAAA SL2 Batter of the Month Award. |
| 07/08/2001 |
Was selected to the 2001 MLB Triple A All-Star Game. |
| 10/10/2001 |
Wins the 2001 MAAA SL2 Platinum Stick Award at LF. |
| 10/12/2001 |
Finished 2nd in 2001 MAAA SL2 Most Valuable Player Award voting. |