He began his professional career that season, hitting .316 in 68 games with the Billings Mustangs.
With the Tarpons again in 1977, his batting average worsened, as he hit only .233 in 127 games for them that year.
He played his final minor league season in 1980, hitting .250 in 120 games for the Columbus Astros.
Future major leaguers Kenny Lofton, Todd Jones, Shane Reynolds, Mark Small and Donne Wall played for him that season.
[6] for over 30 years he was Co-Director of The San Diego School of Baseball along with Tony Gwynn, Alan Trammell, Dave Smith, Bob Cluck, and Brent Strom.