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In 1975 Royster was named Pacific Coast League Player of the Year with a .333 batting average, 91 runs scored, and 33 stolen bases, but he never hit nearly as well in the majors. He saw his most action in 1979, playing 80 games at third base and 77 at second base for the Braves, and hit .273 with career highs of 103 runs, 51 RBI, 25 doubles, and 35 stolen bases. He spent most of his career as a useful utility man. (CP)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » November 17, 1975: The Dodgers trade outfielders Jim Wynn and Tom Paciorek, and infielders Lee Lacy and Jerry Royster to the Braves for OF Dusty Baker and 1B Ed Goodson. » September 29, 1976: John Montefusco walks only Jerry Royster in hurling a no-hitter as the Giants beat the Braves 9–0. Starter Jamie Easterly toils less than two innings to take the loss. Montefusco (16-14), "The Mouth that Roared," proclaims in the locker room afterwards that, "The Count is back." » April 18, 2002: Milwaukee fires manager Davey Lopes and hires coach Jerry Royster as interim manager in his place. In their first game under Royster, the Brewers beat the Cardinals, 7–5, as Richie Sexson drives home all seven runs on two home runs and a triple. » April 30, 2002: The Brewers name Jerry Royster as their permanent manager. » October 2, 2002: The Brewers fire manager Jerry Royster.