 The next year Workman hit .208 in 418 at bats in 140 games.In 1945 Workman had his breakout year.With the Braves continuing to lose players to World War II service, third baseman Dee Phillips left the team after the 1944 season, and Workman was moved to third base, with center fielder Tommy Holmes moved to right and Carden Gillenwater brought in to play center.