| 09/01/1970 |
Drafted in the 1970 first-year player draft (Round 3, Pick 17, 73rd overall pick) by the Dallas Wranglers, out of college Millsaps |
| 12/04/1970 |
Successfully completed training to improve his defense at right field at the Dallas Wranglers development complex. |
| 01/01/1971 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (50); Power: 40 (50); Eye: 40 (50). |
| 06/21/1971 |
Was traded by the Dallas Wranglers to the Cleveland Bobcats in exchange for SP Ed Payne. |
| 07/01/1971 |
Named the #51 prospect in the MLB |
| 10/25/1971 |
Named the #20 prospect in the MLB |
| 11/09/1971 |
Injured (undisclosed injury),out for 2-3 weeks. |
| 01/01/1972 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 45 (55); Power: 40 (60); Eye: 45 (55). |
| 03/14/1972 |
Successfully completed training to improve his quality of contact at the Cleveland Bobcats development complex. |
| 04/04/1972 |
Named the #14 prospect in the MLB |
| 06/29/1972 |
Named the #4 prospect in the MLB |
| 08/01/1972 |
Wins the MLB NBL Rookie of the Month Award. |
| 08/23/1972 |
Injured (sore elbow),day-to-day for 3 weeks. |
| 10/24/1972 |
Wins the 1972 MLB NBL Rookie of the Year Award. |
| 11/12/1972 |
Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $27,800. |
| 11/29/1972 |
Unsuccessfully completed training to improve his defense at right field at the Cleveland Bobcats development complex. |
| 01/01/1973 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 45 (60); Eye: 60 (60). |
| 02/06/1973 |
Outstandingly completed training to improve his outfield defense at the Cleveland Bobcats development complex. |
| 05/11/1973 |
Suspended 4 games after ejection following arguing a strike call. |
| 06/04/1973 |
Injured (back spasms),day-to-day for 1 day. |
| 11/06/1973 |
Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $27,800. |
| 01/01/1974 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 50 (60); Eye: 55 (55). |
| 03/15/1974 |
Successfully completed training to improve his plate discipline at the Cleveland Bobcats development complex. |
| 05/21/1974 |
Injured (back spasms),day-to-day for 5 days. |
| 11/08/1974 |
Signed a 4-year contract extension worth a total of $935,000 with the Cleveland Bobcats organization. |
| 01/01/1975 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 45 (65); Eye: 60 (60). |
| 04/08/1975 |
Injured (back spasms),day-to-day for 5 days. |
| 10/29/1975 |
Wins the 1975 World Series with the Cleveland Bobcats. |
| 01/01/1976 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 45 (60); Eye: 60 (60). |
| 06/13/1976 |
Injured (strained calf),out for one week. |
| 07/04/1976 |
Was selected to the 1976 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. |
| 01/01/1977 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 55 (55); Power: 45 (60); Eye: 60 (60). |
| LEADERBOARD APPEARANCES |
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| Year |
PA |
Rank |
| 1974 |
680 |
4 |
| 1976 |
674 |
9 |
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| Year |
3B |
Rank |
| 1975 |
10 |
8 |
| 1976 |
11 |
3 |
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| Year |
BB |
Rank |
| 1973 |
86 |
7 |
| 1976 |
72 |
8 |
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| Year |
OBP |
Rank |
| 1976 |
.372 |
10 |
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| Year |
SLG |
Rank |
| 1976 |
.461 |
10 |
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| Year |
RC |
Rank |
| 1976 |
105.72 |
4 |
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| Year |
RC/27 |
Rank |
| 1976 |
6.39 |
7 |
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| Year |
wOBA |
Rank |
| 1976 |
.378 |
8 |
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| Year |
OPS |
Rank |
| 1976 |
.833 |
7 |
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