Herndon was TSN NL Rookie Player of the Year as the Giants ' centerfielder in 1976, hitting .288 in 337 at-bats. His batting
average fell as his playing time increased in San Francisco, and he was traded to
the Tigers after the 1981 season. In cozy Tiger Stadium Herndon found his home run
stroke, belting a career-high 23 (including three in one game May 18) in 1982 and
20 more in 1983. In 1987, platooning against lefthanded pitchers, he hit a career-high
.324.
(SCL)