Drafted by White Sox (8th overall in January out of Orange Coast College) 1978 did not sign
Drafted by Angels (1st round, 26th overall out of Orange Coast College) 1981 did not sign
Drafted by Angels (25th round, USC) signed 1983
Began career in Northwest League at Salem 5, 47, .306/.349/.430/.780
Climbed the ladder each season thru 1986 hitting 22 HR with 101 RBI at AA Midland in 1985. Drove in 82 with 18 HR in 1986 with AAA Portland.
He never hit below .290 didn't strike out much and didn't walk much. Obviously was an aggressive hitter.
He spent his first big league camp with the Angels in 1986 and drew comps to another Reggie from P Donnie Moore
In 1987 after batting just .253 with 4 HR in AAA he was sent down to AA Midland and raked batting .344 with 8 HR in 180 AB. He spent 1988 (last as a professional) in the Orioles organization batting .243 in 173 AB (all but 2 AB at AA)