-Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1996 (34th overall). Canada’s first 1st round draft pick .

-Traded to Cincinnati Reds for Dante Bichettte in 2000.

-Pitched for Cincinnati Reds 2001, 2002, 2003.

-Awarded Johnny Vandermmer award for Reds pitcher of the year in 2003.

-Traded to Atlanta Braves in spring 2004

-Pitched for Atlanta Braves in 2004, 2005, 2006.

-Set Braves record for appearances in single season. ( 2004, 84 appearances)

-Went to Japan for MLB all star series in 2004

-Played in inaugural World Baseball Classic in 2006 for Canada

-Signed free agent contract with Seattle Mariners in 2007.

-Played for Canada in 2008 Beijing summer Olympic Games

-Pitching coach for  Canadian Junior National team 2009-2015. .

-National pitching Cross checker for Baltimore Orioles 2014-2018

-National pitching Cross checker for Kansas City Royals 2019-2021.

Have passion for teaching and learning this great game!

Married to high school sweetheart Janelle, happily raising three daughters, Kylie, Emily and Allyson in Calgary.