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Why Don Kelly is a solid candidate for Detroit Tigers, and different from Brad Ausmus

Detroit Tigers jack-of-all-trades and fan-favorite Don Kelly stepped to the plate in the top of the first inning in the 2011 American League Division Series against the New York Yankees.

Then-manager Jim Leyland put Kelly in the No. 2 spot in the lineup, and his decision resulted in a home run — Kelly's only one in his 24-game playoff career. Also, Kelly had a memorable walk-off sacrifice fly in Game 2 of the 2012 ALDS against the Oakland Athletics.

But he's not known for his heroic moments.