 Released by the White Sox, Stoddard pitched the 1977 season for the Baltimore Orioles' Class AA Charlotte O's going 10-7 with a 3.21 ERA and 5 saves.In 1978 Stoddard was promoted to the Class AAA Rochester Red Wings, where he was 7-3 with a 2.61 ERA and 7 saves.Stoddard first reached the majors with one appearance in 1975.