 At the end of the 1986 season, Joyner was the runner-up in the voting for the Rookie of the Year Award, losing to José Canseco.On October 3, 1987, Joyner hit three solo home runs against the Indians in a 12-5 victory on the next to last day of the season.He finished the 1987 season with 34 home runs and 117 RBI, both career highs.