01/01/1997 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 5 (7); Power: 5 (8); Eye: 5 (5). |
01/13/1997 |
Drafted in the 1996 first-year player draft (Round 1, Pick 20, 20th overall pick) by the St. Louis Cardinals. |
04/01/1997 |
Outstandingly completed training to learn a new position at the St. Louis Cardinals development complex. |
04/02/1997 |
Named the #3 prospect in the FORT |
06/26/1997 |
Signed a 6-year contract extension worth a total of $27,000,000 with the St. Louis Cardinals organization. |
01/01/1998 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 7 (8); Power: 5 (9); Eye: 6 (6). |
02/25/1998 |
Unsuccessfully completed training to generate more batspeed and homerun power at the St. Louis Cardinals development complex. |
04/01/1998 |
Outstandingly completed training to improve his defense at left field at the St. Louis Cardinals development complex. |
04/13/1998 |
Wins the FORT NL Player of the Week Award. |
06/28/1998 |
Injured (groin soreness),day-to-day for 4 days. |
07/06/1998 |
Was selected to the 1998 Fellowship of Respect and Trust All-Star Game. |
01/01/1999 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 7 (7); Power: 8 (8); Eye: 5 (5). |
02/26/1999 |
Successfully completed training to generate more batspeed and homerun power at the St. Louis Cardinals development complex. |
07/06/1999 |
Was selected to the 1999 Fellowship of Respect and Trust All-Star Game. |
07/06/1999 |
Injured (hip flexor strain),day-to-day for 2 days. |
07/15/1999 |
Injured (torn ankle ligaments),out for 3-4 months. |
01/01/2000 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 7 (7); Power: 10 (10); Eye: 5 (5). |
04/30/2000 |
Injured (sore knee),day-to-day for 1 day. |
07/30/2000 |
Hits three home runs against the Colorado Rockies, going 6-6 with 3 RBI and 5 runs scored! |
07/30/2000 |
Goes 6-6 against the Colorado Rockies, with 1 2B, 3 HR, 3 RBI and 5 R. |
07/31/2000 |
Wins the FORT NL Player of the Week Award. |
01/01/2001 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 6 (7); Power: 9 (9); Eye: 5 (5). |