| 12/15/2002 |
Drafted in the 2002 first-year player draft by the Chicago Cubs. (Round 5, Pick 21, 141st overall pick). |
| 01/01/2003 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 7 (8); Power: 7 (9); Eye: 7 (8). |
| 06/10/2003 |
Injured (fractured thumb),out for 3-4 weeks. |
| 01/01/2004 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 8 (8); Power: 8 (9); Eye: 7 (8). |
| 04/20/2004 |
Injured (fractured cheekbone),out for 6 weeks. |
| 07/11/2004 |
Was selected to the 2004 Midwest League All-Star Game. |
| 07/12/2004 |
Wins the MIDW Player of the Week Award. |
| 07/13/2004 |
Earned 2004 Midwest League All-Star Game MVP honors. |
| 09/01/2004 |
Wins the MIDW Batter of the Month Award. |
| 10/09/2004 |
Wins the 2004 MIDW Platinum Stick Award at 1B. |
| 01/01/2005 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 9 (9); Power: 8 (9); Eye: 8 (8). |