| 09/01/1971 |
Drafted in the 1971 first-year player draft (Round 2, Pick 15, 43rd overall pick) by the Chicago Traders, out of high school Sheridan (Sheridan; Sheridan, IN). |
| 01/01/1972 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (55); Movement: 45 (55); Control: 30 (45). |
| 01/01/1972 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (55); Movement: 45 (55); Control: 30 (45). |
| 06/29/1972 |
Named the #76 prospect in the MLB |
| 01/01/1973 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (65); Movement: 45 (55); Control: 35 (45). |
| 01/01/1973 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (65); Movement: 45 (55); Control: 35 (45). |
| 01/01/1974 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (65); Movement: 45 (65); Control: 35 (45). |
| 03/04/1974 |
Unsuccessfully completed training to improve his pitch control at the Chicago Traders development complex. |
| 01/01/1975 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 55 (65); Movement: 45 (65); Control: 35 (45). |
| 03/04/1975 |
Outstandingly completed training to increase his pitch movement at the Chicago Traders development complex. |
| 01/01/1976 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 55 (65); Movement: 55 (65); Control: 35 (45). |
| 03/01/1976 |
Unsuccessfully completed training to improve his pitch control at the Chicago Traders development complex. |
| 11/13/1976 |
Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $27,800. |
| 01/01/1977 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 55 (65); Movement: 55 (65); Control: 35 (45). |