fielder. In 1982, he appeared in a career-high 156 games at the position, including 151 as a starter and 146 complete games. His offensive production also increased in Detroit, as his batting average climbed to .292, and he had career highs with 13 triples, 23 home runs, 295 total bases, and 11 outfield assists. He ranked second in the American League in triples and eighth in hits (179). Herndon also tied a major-league record by hitting home runs in four consecutive at bats on May 17 and 18, 1982. Herndon earned a reputation as a quiet and shy player while in Detroit. Manager Sparky Anderson in 1982 said: "I wish I had about 25 like that, with the glove, the bat, the mouth. Especially the mouth . . . Larry's a good man. Quiet. I love it. I wish I could have more of them like him." Herndon added, "Yeah, I'm quiet. I try to talk to people and answer their questions but I don't have a lot to say . . . It's hard to open up. I just want to be one of the guys . . . I go out and play the game. That's what I'm here for." Herndon's offensive output continued at a high level in 1983. He had a career-high .302 batting average and also tallied career highs in hits (182), doubles (28) and run batted in (92). After hitting only 24 home runs in six seasons with the Giants, Herndon hit 43 home runs in his first two seasons with the Tigers (23 in 1982 and 20 in 1983). Herndon credited the power surge to steady playing time and the cozy configuration of Tiger Stadium. Defensively, his performance dropped off as he led the league’s left fielders with 15 errors. World Series champions in 1984 In 1984, Herndon was the starting left fielder for the Tigers team that won the American League pennant and defeated the San Diego Padres in the World Series. He got off to a slow start in 1984, leading to a decline in his playing time. He then picked up steam, batting .355 and hitting six home runs in August and September. His strong hitting continued into the 1984 post-season, as he compiled a .333 batting average and .533 slugging percentage in the 1984 World Series. In Game 1 of the World Series, he hit a two-out, two-run home