1978 SEASON

Leg injuries hampered his performance

Missed three games in early June with strained right knee

Suffered hamstring pull of right leg on 6/29 @ Chicago and did not start another game until 7/19

Home run production dropped from 38 to 21

Won his third consecutive Gold Glove

Top NL third baseman in double plays (34)

Was third in Total Chances (438)

Tied for third with Cey for fewest errors (16); Reitz (12) and Rose (15) topped list

Had a 12-game hitting streak in June

Best offensive month was April (.336)

Hit .447 against Chicago

Now has 190 career HR