| 09/01/1972 |
Drafted in the 1972 first-year player draft (Round 2, Pick 16, 44th overall pick) by the Chicago Traders, out of college Appalachian State |
| 10/24/1972 |
Named the #48 prospect in the MLB |
| 01/01/1973 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (70); Movement: 50 (65); Control: 40 (50). |
| 01/01/1973 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (70); Movement: 50 (65); Control: 40 (50). |
| 04/03/1973 |
Named the #39 prospect in the MLB |
| 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): Stuff: 50 (80); Movement: 50 (75); Control: 40 (50). |
| 03/04/1974 |
Unsuccessfully completed training to increase his pitch movement at the Chicago Traders development complex. |
| 05/14/1974 |
Injured (herniated disc (back)),out for one week. |
| 05/19/1974 |
Suffered setback in recovery from injury, will miss another one week. |
| 10/01/1974 |
Wins the MLB NBL Rookie of the Month Award. |
| 11/16/1974 |
Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $27,800. |
| 01/01/1975 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 50 (80); Movement: 55 (80); Control: 40 (50). |
| 03/04/1975 |
Unsuccessfully completed training to improve his pitch control at the Chicago Traders development complex. |
| 11/16/1975 |
Received a 1-year contract through arbitration worth a total of $62,216. |
| 01/01/1976 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 50 (80); Movement: 55 (80); Control: 40 (50). |