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Tigers manager AJ Hinch’s Justin Verlander revelation explains what kind of manager he truly is

Justin Verlander’s illustrious career came to an end in 2026, and he had his swan song with the team he started his big-league journey with, the Detroit Tigers. He also reunited with manager AJ Hinch, whom he spent three seasons…

By Jedd Pagaduan · Clutch Points

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 6:58 AM

Key Things to Know

AJ Hinch revealed he once made star pitcher Justin Verlander redo a botched Spring Training fielding drill.
Hinch explained that enforcing team standards and accountability is not a punishment but an essential expectation.
The Tigers manager learned this coaching philosophy as a 16-year-old player from his father and head coach.

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Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch revealed on the Dirt From the Dugout podcast that he once made pitcher Justin Verlander redo a botched fielding drill during Spring Training. Hinch explained that holding the future Hall of Famer accountable demonstrated his core managerial approach to maintaining standards.

Hinch credited his discipline to a childhood baseball lesson from his father and coach in Oklahoma, noting that redoing mistakes represents a standard rather than a punishment. Writer Jedd Pagaduan highlights that Verlander's willingness to comply reflected his coachability throughout his MLB career.

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Tigers manager AJ Hinch’s Justin Verlander revelation explains what kind of manager he truly is

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