In the late ‘60s, shortstops were to provide defense and perhaps steal some bases. If they provided any hitting at all, that was a bonus. For the ’68 Tigers, Oyler, Matchick, and Tracewski combined to hit eight home runs, drove in 41 runs, stole three bases and had a combined batting average of .165. Oyler batted .135 on the season going hitless in the months of August and September and was often a defensive replacement late in games for the Tigers. Matchick, a rookie, played mostly against right-handed pitching and Tracewski played mostly against left-handed pitching. Contrast that to Trammell who hit 14 home runs, drove in 69 runs batted in, stole 19 bases and hit .314. Big edge: ’84., The Tigers roared into Game 1 by setting a then-team record with 103 victories on the season and were appearing in their first World Series in 23 years. The Tigers led the American League with 185 home runs, led by left fielder Willie Horton with 36 and first baseman Norm Cash and catcher Bill Freehan added 25 each., How many World Series have the Tigers won? The Detroit Tigers won the World Series 4 times, in 1935, 1945, 1968 and 1984. Explore and research every single postseason result from all 125 seasons in franchise history, including their 4 championships..