Tigers Manager AJ Hinch Earns 400th Career Win

Rookie outfielder Riley Greene leads the way in milestone victory over the Marlins.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:04pm

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Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch earned his 400th career win as a manager, reaching the milestone with a 6-1 victory over the Miami Marlins. Rookie outfielder Riley Greene had a big day at the plate, helping propel the Tigers to the win and allowing Hinch to join an exclusive club of managers with 400 or more career wins.

Why it matters

Hinch's 400th win is a significant career achievement, cementing his status as one of the top managers in Major League Baseball. The Tigers' rebuild has been a slow process, but Hinch's leadership has helped guide the team in the right direction as they look to return to contention in the coming years.

The details

In the Tigers' win over the Marlins, rookie outfielder Riley Greene went 3-for-4 with a home run, double, and 3 RBIs. Greene's big performance was crucial in helping Hinch reach the 400-win milestone. Hinch, who is in his 6th season as Tigers manager, has helped the team improve steadily since taking over the rebuilding club in 2021.

  • The Tigers defeated the Marlins on April 11, 2026.
  • Hinch earned his 400th career win as a manager in this game.

The players

AJ Hinch

The manager of the Detroit Tigers, who earned his 400th career win in this game.

Riley Greene

A rookie outfielder for the Detroit Tigers, who had a big game at the plate to help Hinch reach the 400-win milestone.

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What they’re saying

“Should've got it last week”

— AJ Hinch, Tigers Manager

What’s next

Hinch and the Tigers will look to build on this milestone win as they continue their season, hoping to make a push for the playoffs in the American League.

The takeaway

Hinch's 400th career win is a testament to his managerial acumen and the steady progress the Tigers have made under his leadership. As one of the winningest active managers in MLB, Hinch has proven his ability to guide a team through a rebuild and position them for long-term success.