He then spent the 2002 to 2006 seasons with Reds minor league baseball teams before making his MLB debut on September 9,2007 as a pinch hitter.
He then spent the 2002 to 2006 seasons with Reds minor league baseball teams, including the Dayton Dragons, and Louisville Bats. He made his MLB debut on September 9,2007 as a pinch hitter.