AJ Hinch reflects on decisions regarding intentional walks in recent games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch discussed his ongoing struggle with the strategy of issuing intentional walks during a recent game against the Mariners. He acknowledged his dislike for a decision to intentionally walk Patrick Wisdom, which led to a run when Drew Sommers hit a batter with an 0-2 pitch. Despite his challenges with the tactic, Hinch stated that he continues to weigh the risks and benefits in each situation. Seattle's manager Dan Wilson faced a similar predicament, as a critical decision in the ninth inning resulted in a game-winning single for Gleyber Torres.
- •Hinch criticized a decision to intentionally walk Patrick Wisdom against Seattle.
- •The move resulted in a run after a hit batter with an 0-2 count.
- •Hinch has issued four intentional walks this season.
- •Seattle manager Dan Wilson opted against an intentional pass that proved costly.
- •Wilson's decision also led to a game-winning hit for Torres.
- 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers' AJ Hinch talks candidly on stormy relationship with free passes
"They are a necessary evil sometimes, but AJ Hinch continues to wrestle with the skewed risk-reward of the intentional pass.
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