| 09/01/1972 |
Drafted in the 1972 first-year player draft (Round 2, Pick 3, 31st overall pick) by the St. Louis Explorers, out of high school Cathedral (Cathedral; El Paso, TX). |
| 10/24/1972 |
Named the #32 prospect in the MLB |
| 11/12/1972 |
Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $27,800. |
| 01/01/1973 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (65); Movement: 45 (65); Control: 35 (65). |
| 01/01/1973 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (65); Movement: 45 (65); Control: 35 (65). |
| 04/03/1973 |
Named the #36 prospect in the MLB |
| 05/07/1973 |
Injured (sinus infection),day-to-day for 3 days. |
| 06/28/1973 |
Named the #31 prospect in the MLB |
| 11/06/1973 |
Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $27,800. |
| 01/01/1974 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (70); Movement: 45 (75); Control: 40 (70). |
| 03/04/1974 |
Unsuccessfully completed training to increase his endurance on the mound at the St. Louis Explorers development complex. |
| 04/09/1974 |
Named the #7 prospect in the MLB |
| 11/16/1974 |
Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $27,800. |
| 01/01/1975 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (70); Movement: 45 (75); Control: 40 (70). |