{"id":6028,"date":"2023-05-26T00:48:21","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T05:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/?p=6028"},"modified":"2023-05-26T00:48:21","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T05:48:21","slug":"report-detroit-tigers-manager-aj-hinch-will-miss-game-for-daughters-graduation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/report-detroit-tigers-manager-aj-hinch-will-miss-game-for-daughters-graduation\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch will miss game for daughter\u2019s graduation"},"content":{"rendered":"

When the Detroit Tigers take the field next Friday against the Chicago White Sox, manager AJ Hinch won\u2019t be in the dugout. Instead, he\u2019ll be in Houston for a special occasion.<\/p>\n

Per Detroit sportswriter Chris McCosky<\/a>, Hinch will return to Houston next week for his daughter\u2019s graduation. Obviously, the veteran MLB<\/a> manager has his priorities in order.<\/p>\n

No further details were provided, so it\u2019s probably safe to assume Hinch will return to managerial duties for Saturday\u2019s game in Chicago. Friday\u2019s game is the first of a three-game series against the Sox.<\/p>\n

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AJ Hinch will miss the game next Friday to attend his daughter\u2019s graduation in Houston.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Chris McCosky (@cmccosky) May 23, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n

We love that Hinch is putting his daughter\u2019s special day above baseball. It\u2019s not uncommon to see prominent sports figures make these kinds of decisions, but they still tend to be pretty heart-warming.<\/p>\n

Hinch and his family spent a significant amount of time in Houston when he was manager of the Astros. He served in that role from 2015-19, leading the team to a World Series win in 2017.<\/p>\n

In January 2020, Hinch faced a full-year suspension from the MLB for a sign-stealing scandal during that championship run in 2017. The Astros then fired the manager after five seasons.<\/p>\n

Hinch landed the job with Detroit in 2021 but the family still has ties in Houston.<\/p>\n

Nationals present special gift to Tigers star Miguel Cabrera<\/h2>\n

Legendary Tigers infielder Miguel Cabrera is making his way<\/a> through his farewell tour this season. As the 12-time MLB All-Star enjoys his final season in the big leagues, he\u2019s receiving some unique gifts at different stadium stops.<\/p>\n

When Detroit traveled to Washington, the Nationals organization prepared some fun farewell gifts for Cabrera. He received a folded American flag, a base signed by the entire team and, most importantly, a rocking chair.<\/p>\n

In a social media post, the Nats wrote, \u201cA rocking chair fit for a king.\u201d<\/p>\n

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A rocking chair fit for a king. pic.twitter.com\/0CsvQeau9y<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Cut4 (@Cut4) May 20, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n

This season, Cabrera has primarily been used in a designated hitter role for the Tigers. He\u2019s batting .181 on the season with four RBIs. He has yet to add another home run to his career total through the first third of the season.<\/p>\n

But Cabrera has already put together a Hall of Fame career in 21 seasons in the major league. He\u2019s notched over 3,000 hits and 500 home runs with more than 1,800 RBIs. <\/p>\n

Cabrera has spent a majority of his career (2008-present) with the Tigers. Prior to that, he played five seasons (2003) with the Marlins.<\/p>\n

In addition to his 12 All-Star selections, Cabrera is also a two-time AL MVP, a seven-time winner of the Silver Slugger Award, a four-time AL batting champion and a two-time AL home run leader. He was also part of the 2003 Marlins team that won a World Series.<\/p>\n

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