A 39th-round pick of the Astros, the North Carolinian made his big league debut with Houston in 1996, earning a 4-1 record with a 4.93 ERA in 53 games as a lefty reliever.

Traded the next year to Cleveland, he spent parts of seasons with the Indians, Giants and Royals to complete his big league career. In four seasons, he registered a 6-7 record with three saves and a 4.79 ERA in 176 games.