Detroit Tigers’ manager Mayo Smith moved Gold Glove center fielder Mickey Stanley to shortstop in the 1968 World Series, with only 68 innings at the position under his belt. Many sports writers, baseball people, and even members of the Tigers’ team initially questioned the move. This episode of All About Baseball presents the case that Smith’s choice to insert Stanley at shortstop was a main reason why the Tigers won the World Series that season.

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Music: “Field Grass,” by Sergei Pavkin

Mickey Stanley’s triple, Game 4, 1968 World Series

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