“I’m very pleased with the progress of the Detroit Tigers”- owner Chris Ilitch
After four consecutive seasons winning the American League’s Central Division from 2011 to 2014, owner Mike Ilitch let general manager Dave Dombrowski go as the 2015 season wound down. Al Avila was installed as general manager, with Chris Ilitch taking over as President and CEO. Since Mike Illitch passed after the 2016 season and left the team under the control of his son, Chris, the team has a record of 305 wins and 476 losses, with a winning percentage of .