| 01/30/1953 |
Joined the Houston Trade School Rapids. |
| 02/23/1953 |
Successfully completed training to improve his baserunning fundamentals at the Houston Trade School Rapids development complex. |
| 04/11/1953 |
Goes 5-6 against the Atlanta High School Parrots, with 2 2B, 1 HR, 3 RBI and 3 R. |
| 11/19/1953 |
Successfully completed training to improve his baserunning fundamentals at the Houston Trade School Rapids development complex. |
| 01/01/1954 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (55); Power: 30 (45); Eye: 35 (45). |
| 04/29/1954 |
Wins the 1954 THS NAHS Platinum Stick Award at 1B. |
| 01/01/1955 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (65); Power: 35 (45); Eye: 35 (40). |
| 03/08/1955 |
Goes 0-5 against the Greenwich Secondary Devils, ending his hitting streak at 27 games. |
| 03/31/1955 |
Injured on 03/30/1955, diagnosed with a fractured thumb, will miss 5-6 weeks. |
| 05/08/1955 |
Suffered setback in recovery from injury, requires surgery and will miss another 8 weeks. |