| 12/15/1996 |
Drafted in the 1996 first-year player draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. (Round 1, Pick 25, 25th overall pick). |
| 01/01/1997 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 8 (16); Power: 5 (6); Eye: 8 (10). |
| 06/28/1997 |
Injured (sprained elbow),day-to-day for one week. |
| 07/24/1997 |
Suspended 3 games after ejection following arguing a strike call. |
| 09/19/1997 |
Wins the 1997 Round 1 MVP Award. |
| 09/20/1997 |
Wins the 1997 South Atlantic League Round 1 with the Savannah Cardinals! |
| 10/03/1997 |
Injured (food poisoning),out for 1 day. |
| 10/29/1997 |
Named the #83 prospect in the MLB |
| 01/01/1998 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 9 (16); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 9 (10). |
| 03/02/1998 |
Unsuccessfully completed training to improve his two-strike approach at the St. Louis Cardinals development complex. |
| 06/01/1998 |
Wins the TL Player of the Week Award. |
| 07/07/1998 |
Was selected to the 1998 Texas League All-Star Game. |
| 07/11/1998 |
Injured on 07/07/1998, diagnosed with a torn abdominal muscle, will miss 4 months. |
| 09/22/1998 |
Wins the 1998 Texas League Round 1 with the Arkansas Travelers! |
| 01/01/1999 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 9 (16); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 9 (12). |
| 04/17/1999 |
Injured on 04/15/1999, diagnosed with a bruised calf, is day-to-day. |
| 05/31/1999 |
Wins the TL Player of the Week Award. |
| 07/04/1999 |
Named the #79 prospect in the MLB |
| 07/06/1999 |
Was selected to the 1999 Texas League All-Star Game. |
| 08/21/1999 |
Injured (bruised thumb),day-to-day for 4 days. |
| 10/02/1999 |
Wins the 1999 TL Platinum Stick Award at 2B. |
| 10/27/1999 |
Named the #83 prospect in the MLB |
| 01/01/2000 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 9 (16); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 9 (12). |
| 03/04/2000 |
Successfully completed training to improve his running mechanics at the St. Louis Cardinals development complex. |
| 07/04/2000 |
Was selected to the 2000 Texas League All-Star Game. |
| 07/24/2000 |
Goes 5-5 against the Wichita Wranglers, with 1 2B, 0 RBI and 1 R. |
| 08/04/2000 |
Injured on 08/02/2000, diagnosed with a fractured foot, will miss 3 weeks. |
| 09/09/2000 |
Injured on 09/06/2000, diagnosed with a hamstring strain, will miss 6 weeks. |
| 09/30/2000 |
Wins the 2000 TL Platinum Stick Award at 2B. |
| 01/01/2001 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 9 (16); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 9 (12). |
| 02/27/2001 |
Outstandingly completed training to improve his two-strike approach at the St. Louis Cardinals development complex. |
| 05/25/2001 |
Injured (bruised ankle),day-to-day for 2 days. |
| 10/29/2001 |
Wins the 2001 World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals. |
| 10/30/2001 |
Named the #99 prospect in the MLB |
| 11/23/2001 |
Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $234,000. |
| 01/01/2002 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 10 (16); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 10 (13). |
| 08/26/2002 |
Injured on 08/23/2002, diagnosed with a partially torn labrum, will miss 3-4 months. |
| 11/21/2002 |
Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $244,000. |
| 01/01/2003 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 10 (15); Power: 5 (6); Eye: 10 (14). |
| 11/21/2003 |
Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $256,000. |
| 01/01/2004 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 10 (14); Power: 5 (5); Eye: 10 (14). |
| 02/29/2004 |
Injured (elbow inflammation),out for one week. |
| 03/08/2004 |
Suffered setback in recovery from injury, will miss another one week. |