Primarily an outfielder, his best year was 1971 at age 30 when, in 114 games for the Padres, he hit .253 with eight home runs and 36 runs batted in. He had exactly 400 career hits. His contract was purchased by the Reds on December 1, 1972. In his one postseason appearance, the 1973 National League Championship Series, playing for the Reds he had two hits in four at bats.