Don Kelly has plenty of connections in Detroit. He spent six seasons playing for the Tigers from 2009-14 and earned his first coaching opportunity on A.J. Hinch's coaching staff with the Astros in 2019. Prior to today's series opener against the Tigers here at Comerica Park, Kelly discussed his return to Detroit for the first time as a manager, as well as the relationship he shares with Hinch:
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9:12 pm - 06.17.2025DetroitDon Kelly has plenty of connections in Detroit. He spent six seasons playing for the Tigers from 2009-14 and earned his first coaching opportunity on A.J. Hinch's coaching staff with the Astros in 2019. Prior to today's series opener against the Tigers here at Comerica Park, Kelly discussed his return to Detroit for the first time as a manager, as well as the relationship he shares with Hinch:
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