 In June 1982, Wade Boggs hit his first career home run off Tobik—an 11th inning walk-off home run that Boggs later recalled as a turning point in his early career.Tobik led the 1982 Tigers with nine saves, and appeared in a career-high 51 games, but also compiled a disappointing record of 4-9.During spring training in 1983, Tobik was traded to the Texas Rangers for outfielder Johnny Grubb.