| 12/15/1993 |
Drafted in the 1993 first-year player draft by the Detroit Tigers. (Round 1, Pick 8, 8th overall pick). |
| 01/01/1994 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 9 (19); Movement: 8 (11); Control: 5 (17). |
| 01/01/1994 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 9 (19); Movement: 8 (11); Control: 5 (17). |
| 04/03/1994 |
Named the #25 prospect in the MLB |
| 07/03/1994 |
Named the #12 prospect in the MLB |
| 11/01/1994 |
Named the #14 prospect in the MLB |
| 01/01/1995 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 10 (19); Movement: 9 (11); Control: 5 (17). |
| 01/01/1995 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 10 (19); Movement: 9 (11); Control: 5 (17). |
| 03/04/1995 |
Successfully completed training to improve his pitch control at the Detroit Tigers development complex. |
| 04/02/1995 |
Named the #22 prospect in the MLB |
| 04/23/1995 |
Injured on 04/21/1995, diagnosed with a strained triceps, will miss 4-5 weeks. |
| 07/02/1995 |
Named the #16 prospect in the MLB |
| 09/22/1995 |
Wins the 1995 Round 1 MVP Award. |
| 09/23/1995 |
Wins the 1995 South Atlantic League Round 1 with the Fayetteville Generals! |
| 10/30/1995 |
Named the #14 prospect in the MLB |
| 01/01/1996 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 10 (19); Movement: 9 (11); Control: 6 (17). |
| 01/01/1996 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 10 (19); Movement: 9 (11); Control: 6 (17). |
| 03/02/1996 |
Successfully completed training to improve his two-strike approach at the Detroit Tigers development complex. |
| 03/31/1996 |
Named the #17 prospect in the MLB |
| 06/30/1996 |
Named the #10 prospect in the MLB |
| 10/28/1996 |
Named the #7 prospect in the MLB |
| 01/01/1997 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 10 (19); Movement: 10 (12); Control: 8 (17). |
| 01/01/1997 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 10 (19); Movement: 10 (12); Control: 8 (17). |
| 04/01/1997 |
Named the #11 prospect in the MLB |
| 04/29/1997 |
Injured on 04/28/1997, diagnosed with a bone spur in his elbow, will miss 4 months. |
| 06/30/1997 |
Named the #12 prospect in the MLB |
| 08/04/1997 |
Suffered setback in recovery from injury, requires surgery and will miss another 5 months. |
| 10/29/1997 |
Named the #8 prospect in the MLB |
| 01/01/1998 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 14 (19); Movement: 11 (12); Control: 12 (17). |
| 01/01/1998 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 14 (19); Movement: 11 (12); Control: 12 (17). |
| 03/31/1998 |
Named the #8 prospect in the MLB |
| 07/01/1998 |
Wins the MLB AL Rookie of the Month Award. |
| 09/01/1998 |
Wins the MLB AL Rookie of the Month Award. |
| 10/27/1998 |
Wins the 1998 MLB AL Rookie of the Year Award. |
| 11/20/1998 |
Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $204,000. |
| 01/01/1999 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 18 (19); Movement: 13 (13); Control: 15 (17). |
| 01/01/1999 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 18 (19); Movement: 13 (13); Control: 15 (17). |
| 10/27/1999 |
Wins the 1999 MLB AL Gold Glove Award at P. |
| 11/20/1999 |
Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $214,000. |
| 01/01/2000 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 18 (18); Movement: 13 (13); Control: 16 (16). |
| 01/01/2000 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 18 (18); Movement: 13 (13); Control: 16 (16). |
| 07/01/2000 |
Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Kansas City Royals with 12 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed! |
| 09/09/2000 |
Injured (sore ankle),day-to-day for one week. |
| 09/15/2000 |
Injured (back tightness),day-to-day for one week. |
| 11/19/2000 |
Received a 1-year contract through arbitration worth a total of $1,687,500. |
| 01/01/2001 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 17 (18); Movement: 13 (13); Control: 14 (14). |
| 01/01/2001 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 17 (18); Movement: 13 (13); Control: 14 (14). |
| 02/27/2001 |
Unsuccessfully completed training to improve his strength and conditioning at the Detroit Tigers development complex. |
| 03/01/2001 |
Injured (back tightness),day-to-day for 2 days. |
| 08/12/2001 |
Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Kansas City Royals with 9 strikeouts and 0 BB allowed! |
| 11/21/2001 |
Received a 1-year contract through arbitration worth a total of $3,339,000. |
| 01/01/2002 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 16 (18); Movement: 12 (13); Control: 14 (14). |
| 01/01/2002 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 16 (18); Movement: 12 (13); Control: 14 (14). |
| 06/11/2002 |
Pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Montreal Expos with 3 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed! |
| 10/27/2002 |
Wins the 2002 World Series with the Detroit Tigers. |
| 10/28/2002 |
Wins the 2002 MLB AL Gold Glove Award at P. |
| 11/19/2002 |
Received a 1-year contract through arbitration worth a total of $3,876,000. |
| 01/01/2003 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 15 (17); Movement: 12 (13); Control: 14 (14). |
| 01/01/2003 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 15 (17); Movement: 12 (13); Control: 14 (14). |