| 09/01/1970 |
Drafted in the 1970 first-year player draft (Round 1, Pick 24, 24th overall pick) by the Chicago Traders, out of college LSU |
| 01/01/1971 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (55); Power: 35 (45); Eye: 40 (50). |
| 01/01/1972 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (55); Power: 35 (45); Eye: 45 (50). |
| 06/18/1972 |
Injured (hyperextended knee),day-to-day for one week. |
| 07/03/1972 |
Injured (stomach virus),day-to-day for 2 days. |
| 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): Contact: 45 (55); Power: 40 (45); Eye: 50 (50). |
| 03/25/1973 |
Unsuccessfully completed training to improve his outfield defense at the Chicago Traders development complex. |
| 08/08/1973 |
Injured (twisted ankle),day-to-day for 3 days. |
| 09/11/1973 |
Injured (fractured hand),out for 6 weeks. |
| 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: 50 (55); Power: 40 (45); Eye: 50 (50). |
| 04/16/1974 |
Injured (cold),day-to-day for 2 days. |
| 05/29/1974 |
Injured (bruised shin),day-to-day for 3 days. |
| 05/31/1974 |
Injured (bruised thumb),day-to-day for one week. |
| 06/04/1974 |
Injured (hamstring tightness),day-to-day for 3 days. |
| 06/07/1974 |
Injured (strained knee ligament),out for 4-5 weeks. |