 In 1979, Hostetler spent his first full pro season with the Memphis Chicks, hitting .270/~.359/.445 with 20 homers, 114 RBI and 110 strikeouts.He tied for sixth in the Southern League in home runs, drove in the most and drew a league-high 14 intentional walks.He made the SL All-Star team at DH and drove in 19 more than runner-up Paul Householder.