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Surprising Justin Verlander with his daughter at the mound was a plan between AJ Hinch and Kate Upton. A lot of talks over the years between Hinch and Verlander have centered around being a father. Hinch thought it was the perfect touch for the ending of his career.

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Brad4 days ago

JV has had 2 of the coolest jobs you could ever ask for as a human. Amazing thing to see thanks to AJ.

CLH174 days ago

Thank you A.J for setting this up....I have been very supportive as a Tigers manager. If you are let go after tomorrow Thank you for bringing playoffs back 2 back into Detroit.

Carol4 days ago

Sad that we missed all those father years

Andy 〽️4 days ago

That was such a great teary eye moment!

Lisa Huettl4 days ago

And he was right. It couldn't have been more perfect.

skowalski4 days ago

JV walking into the dugout and down the tunnel with his family was cinematic. Hollywood couldn't even write that ending.

Cynthia Green 🇺🇸🦅4 days ago

It was beautiful

NewEnglandGal534 days ago

Beautifully done.

Spencer4 days ago

A rare good decision by AJ Hinch

Johnny Meyka4 days ago

I was hoping Jim Leyland would come to the mound

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