AJ Hinch ties Ty Cobb in Tigers managerial games coached
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:20 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
AJ Hinch's 933rd game as manager of the Detroit Tigers ties him with Ty Cobb for fifth most in franchise history, both having led the team as player-managers. Hinch commented on what it would be like to manage himself, joking about pinch-hitting for his own player persona. Cobb managed 479 wins in his career, while Hinch has 454 victories to date. The game offers a look into the legacy of Tigers managers and historical comparisons within the franchise.
- •Hinch matches Cobb for fifth most games managed in Tigers history.
- •Cobb was a player-manager from 1921-1926.
- •Hinch has 454 wins compared to Cobb's 479.
- •Hinch humorously discusses managing himself.
- •Cobb had more hits than Hinch in their playing careers.
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"Hinch’s 933rd game at the helm of the Tigers tied him with Ty Cobb (1921-1926), who was also a player manager.
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