| 12/15/1998 |
Drafted in the 1998 first-year player draft by the Chicago Cubs. (Round 4, Pick 7, 97th overall pick). |
| 01/01/1999 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 7 (11); Power: 4 (6); Eye: 7 (7). |
| 04/04/1999 |
Successfully completed training to learn a new position at the Chicago Cubs development complex. |
| 07/10/1999 |
Injured (fractured rib),out for 4 weeks. |
| 01/01/2000 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 8 (11); Power: 6 (6); Eye: 7 (7). |
| 05/30/2000 |
Injured (back tightness),day-to-day for 2 weeks. |
| 07/04/2000 |
Injured (blurred vision),day-to-day for 4 days. |
| 07/28/2000 |
Injured on 07/26/2000, diagnosed with a strained lat, will miss 2-3 weeks. |
| 08/17/2000 |
Injured (bruised ankle),day-to-day for 4 days. |
| 01/01/2001 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 9 (10); Power: 7 (7); Eye: 7 (7). |
| 02/27/2001 |
Unsuccessfully completed training to improve his strength and conditioning at the Chicago Cubs development complex. |
| 05/28/2001 |
Wins the SOUL Player of the Week Award. |
| 07/08/2001 |
Was selected to the 2001 Southern League All-Star Game. |
| 01/01/2002 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 10 (10); Power: 7 (7); Eye: 7 (7). |
| 03/02/2002 |
Unsuccessfully completed training to improve his strength and conditioning at the Chicago Cubs development complex. |