 In 1978, he drove in a career high 52 runs while striking out only 21 times in 621 at-bats.He was named the Blue Jays Player of the Year for the first two years of the franchise's existence.Bailor's production declined in 1979, as he batted only .229 with 1 home run and 38 RBI in 130 games, however, his fifteen assists from right field tied Dwight Evans for the most in the American League.