Drafted in the 1952 first-year player draft (Round 5, Pick 6, 70th overall pick) by the Kansas City Kings, out of high school Glendora (Glendora; Glendora, CA).
04/16/1956
Outstandingly completed training to improve his defense at third base at the Kansas City Kings development complex.
09/07/1956
Goes 5-6 against the Dubuque Dukes, with 1 HR, 4 RBI and 2 R.