The Detroit Tigers season is over, but it feels like the excitement surrounding the club is just beginning.
In AJ Hinch's first season leading the Tigers, they turned out their best winning percentage in five years and played winning baseball for nearly half the season.
The Tigers (77-85) were projected to be among the majors' worst teams won more than they lost vs. teams with a winning record. A pitching staff decimated by injuries to its veterans leaned on impressive rookies Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal and Matt Manning while nearly forgotten Wily Peralta stormed back into the league with a 3.