The Detroit Tigers Friday officially made 46-year-old A.J. Hinch the 39th manager in club history, signing him to a three-year contract.
“I’d like to thank Chris Ilitch and Al Avila for giving me a chance and the opportunity to get back in the dugout to lead this historic ballclub,” Hinch said in a statement released by the team. “The last year was the most difficult of my life. It gave me time to reflect, which was such a big part of this process.
"Everything that has transpired over the past year, personally and professionally, has put so much in perspective for me, and re-enforced how important it is to do things with integrity and honesty.