He was picked up by the St. Louis Cardinals organization in , playing in their farm system until . In , he served as manager of the class-D Gastonia Cardinals of the Tar Heel League, guiding them to the league championship.
He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals organization, playing in their minor league system until . In , he served as manager of the class-D Gastonia Cardinals of the Tar Heel League, leading them to the league championship.