The next season, he pitched for the Rochester Red Wings of the International League, and finished the season with a 9–14 record and a 4.81 ERA. He spent the 1978 season at Rochester as well, pitching in 15 games, winning six and losing five.
The following year, he pitched for the Rochester Red Wings of the International League, achieving a 9-14 record and a 4.81 ERA. He also spent the 1978 season with the team, pitching in 15 games, winning six and losing five.