For the first time since departing as the Detroit Tigers’ manager following the 2017 season, Brad Ausmus is returning to Comerica Park. Well, on the field, at least. We don’t know if he was there in another capacity when his Los Angeles Angels visited town last year — Ausmus was in a front office role at the time — but fans will get to voice their opinion on how Ausmus did whenever he takes the field in this upcoming series.
You know, the one or two times a game a manager actually steps onto the field. This is a different situation than when a former player returns; there is no designated pause in the action, such as when a hitter steps up to the batter’s box, or when a pitcher enters or exits the game.