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Detroit Tigers Hire A.J. Hinch As New Manager
The former Houston Astros manager brings with him a 570-452 career record.
DETROIT, MI — The Detroit Tigers made a splash Friday, announcing the organization has AJ Hinch as its new manager.
Hinch, 46, was previously the manager of the Houston Astros. He won 481 games as the skipper of the Astros, losing 329. Prior to joining Houston, Hinch managed the Arizona Diamondbacks for two seasons, going 89-123.
Hinch will become the 39th manager in Tigers history. The team did not disclose details of his contract, but did say it was a multi-year deal.
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The Detroit Tigers today named A.J. Hinch as the 39th manager in franchise history, agreeing to terms on a multi-year contract. pic.twitter.com/AHALJU1wGw
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) October 30, 2020
Hinch was suspended through the 2020 postseason for his role in the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal. The Astros fired Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow on Jan. 13.
Former Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire retired Sept. 19.
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The Tigers went 23-35 in the shortened season, finishing in the AL Central cellar for the third time in four years.
Information and reporting from The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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