17th round pick by the New York Mets in the 1998 draft out of North Carolina-Asheville. Has played for the Mets (2002-2004), Pittsburgh Pirates (2004-2005), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2006-2007), and Houston Astros (2007-2008).
Forced to deliver his son when his wife went into premature labor. The baby was born in the master bedroom closet of the couple's North Carolina home. (20 December 2006).
Signed a two-year, $6 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles.