09/01/1968 |
Drafted in the 1968 first-year player draft (Round 1, Pick 23, 23rd overall pick) by the Brooklyn Bluebirds, out of high school Carlisle (Carlisle; Carlisle, IA). |
10/31/1968 |
Named the #24 prospect in the MLB |
01/01/1969 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (75); Power: 35 (55); Eye: 30 (45). |
03/10/1969 |
Outstandingly completed training to improve his quality of contact at the Brooklyn Bluebirds development complex. |
04/08/1969 |
Named the #6 prospect in the MLB |
07/03/1969 |
Named the #4 prospect in the MLB |
10/29/1969 |
Named the #10 prospect in the MLB |
01/01/1970 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 50 (75); Power: 35 (60); Eye: 35 (40). |
03/08/1970 |
Successfully completed training to improve his defense at left field at the Brooklyn Bluebirds development complex. |
04/07/1970 |
Named the #1 prospect in the MLB |
07/02/1970 |
Named the #2 prospect in the MLB |
10/29/1970 |
Named the #1 prospect in the MLB |
12/04/1970 |
Successfully completed training to improve his defense at left field at the Brooklyn Bluebirds development complex. |
01/01/1971 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (65); Power: 40 (70); Eye: 35 (40). |
04/06/1971 |
Named the #1 prospect in the MLB |
07/29/1971 |
Injured (sprained ankle),out for 3 weeks. |
09/18/1971 |
Injured (strained abdominal muscle),day-to-day for one week. |
11/13/1971 |
Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $26,400. |
01/01/1972 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 60 (70); Power: 40 (65); Eye: 35 (40). |
03/06/1972 |
Unsuccessfully completed training to generate more batspeed and homerun power at the Brooklyn Bluebirds development complex. |