Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch is well-known for being fiercely loyal to his guys. Whether that means allegedly getting into altercations in hotel bars defending his team's honor, or diplomatically putting a huge scandal to rest without throwing anyone under the bus, Hinch has shown a tendency to handle himself well publicly while protecting his players and getting fiery when needed.
Those qualities are exactly why some fans have begun to panic during the team's recent slide, which has seen the team limp into the All-Star break with four straight losses and put up a 13-14 record post-All-Star break as of August 15.