1977 Topps Baseball #549 - Jerry Royster

• Jerry Royster started the 1977 season as the Braves' third baseman. In May he moved to shortstop and played there until mid June. Royster then came off the bench for a couple of months (mostly at third base). Jerry spent most of September at second base.
• Royster led the Braves with 28 stolen bases, but he had a rough year at the plate (.216 batting average, .278 on base percentage).
• 1977 Stats: .216, 6 HR, 28 RBI in 140 games
• 1977 Highlights:
• April 10 - Went 3 for 5 with a run and a RBI as the Braves beat the Houston Astros 6-0.
• July 29 - Hit a 2-run triple to help the Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3.
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