| 09/01/1970 |
Drafted in the 1970 first-year player draft (Round 4, Pick 26, 110th overall pick) by the Houston Drillers, out of high school Dana Hills (Dana Hills; Dana Point, CA). |
| 01/01/1971 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 35 (60); Power: 30 (45); Eye: 30 (55). |
| 04/06/1971 |
Named the #70 prospect in the MLB |
| 07/01/1971 |
Named the #25 prospect in the MLB |
| 10/25/1971 |
Named the #19 prospect in the MLB |
| 01/01/1972 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 35 (65); Power: 30 (45); Eye: 35 (65). |
| 02/14/1972 |
Successfully completed training to improve his defense at right field at the Houston Drillers development complex. |
| 04/04/1972 |
Named the #22 prospect in the MLB |
| 06/29/1972 |
Named the #21 prospect in the MLB |
| 10/24/1972 |
Named the #15 prospect in the MLB |
| 01/01/1973 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (65); Power: 35 (45); Eye: 40 (65). |
| 04/03/1973 |
Named the #17 prospect in the MLB |
| 06/04/1973 |
Was traded by the Houston Drillers to the Washington Eagles, along with RP Billy Gray, SS Larry Daniel, a 1st round draft pick, and a 2nd round draft pick, in exchange for RF Mike Lockhart and SP Tom McAteer. |
| 06/28/1973 |
Named the #13 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): Contact: 45 (65); Power: 35 (45); Eye: 40 (65). |