Murphy hit 77 home runs over the next three seasons , but he struggled on defense , unable to adeptly play either catcher or first base .
He promoted 22 - year - old slugger Dale Murphy into the starting lineup .
slugger hit 77 home runs over the next three seasons , but Dale Murphy struggled on defense , unable to adeptly play either catcher or first base .
He promoted 22 - year - old slugger Dale Murphy into the starting lineup .