| 09/01/1971 |
Drafted in the 1971 first-year player draft (Round 1, Pick 8, 8th overall pick) by the Cleveland Bobcats, out of high school Miramar (Miramar; Miramar, FL). |
| 10/25/1971 |
Named the #13 prospect in the MLB |
| 01/01/1972 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 35 (75); Power: 30 (45); Eye: 35 (50). |
| 03/14/1972 |
Outstandingly completed training to generate more batspeed and homerun power at the Cleveland Bobcats development complex. |
| 04/04/1972 |
Named the #12 prospect in the MLB |
| 06/29/1972 |
Named the #7 prospect in the MLB |
| 10/24/1972 |
Named the #6 prospect in the MLB |
| 11/29/1972 |
Unsuccessfully completed training to improve his defense at catcher at the Cleveland Bobcats development complex. |
| 01/01/1973 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (75); Power: 35 (50); Eye: 35 (50). |
| 04/03/1973 |
Named the #2 prospect in the MLB |
| 10/18/1973 |
Named the #3 prospect in the MLB |
| 01/01/1974 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (80); Power: 35 (50); Eye: 40 (50). |
| 03/15/1974 |
Outstandingly completed training to improve his plate discipline at the Cleveland Bobcats development complex. |
| 04/09/1974 |
Named the #4 prospect in the MLB |