Ezoic Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch is clear about his plans for the 2024 season: he wants to win the American League Central division. Hinch is focused on moving forward with a young team that he thinks is prepared to contend for the division title following a successful 2024 season.
Moving Beyond Last Year’s Success
Hinch is not trying to duplicate the Tigers’ incredible late-season run in 2024, when they finished with an 86-76 record and secured a wild-card playoff berth. “Last season cannot be repeated. We have no intention of repeating last season. According to the Detroit Free Press, Hinch said, “We’re trying to do better,” during the MLB Winter Meetings. “Winning the AL Central is our goal.” Halfway through 2024, the Tigers were headed for a poor season with 75 wins. However, they advanced to the playoffs with an unlikely 31-11 run.
Aiming for the AL Central Crown
Hinch is adamant about winning the division in 2024, something the Tigers haven’t done since 2014. For a young squad, Hinch continued, “the biggest challenge is not looking backwards as you’re trying to progress.” “There is still much space for improvement, but it’s time to take the next step and contend for the division title.”
Hinch thinks it’s time for the Tigers to move from rebuilding to contending now that the team’s foundation is in place. Together with Hinch’s leadership, the Tigers’ youthful core may seriously challenge for the AL Central title. The message is obvious as the Tigers get ready for the 2024 campaign: it’s time to move on. Hinch and the Tigers are prepared to contend for the division title in 2024 after making it to the playoffs and redoubling their efforts.