Signed by the Montreal Expos as an amateur free agent in 1988.
Pitcher for Pittsburgh Pirates (1992), Florida Marlins (1996), Chicago
Cubs (1997), Montreal Expos (1998-2000), Kansas City Royals (2000) and
Arizona Diamondbacks (2001-2003).
Member of 1992 National League Eastern Division Champion Pittsburgh
Pirates team. Member of 2001 World Series Champion Arizona Diamondbacks
team. Member of 2002 National League Western Division Champion Arizona
Diamondbacks team.
(27 December) Traded to his former team, the Arizona
Diamondbacks, for Troy Glaus. (2005)
(12 December) Signs a three-year, $13.1 million deal
with the Toronto Blue Jays after the Arizona Diamondbacks decline to
offer Batista salary arbitration. (December 2003)