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“I Just Want a Dad Like You” — A.J. Hinch Adopts Orphan Boy After Heartbreaking Encounter.Y1

July 6, 2025 by mrs a

DETROIT — In a sport defined by stats and strategies, Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch reminded us all that some of life’s most powerful moments happen far away from the field.

During a charitable visit to Hope Orphanage in the United States, what was meant to be a routine community outreach event turned into the most transformative day of Hinch’s life. Among the dozens of children, one 7-year-old boy — small in stature, big in heart — looked up at the coach with quiet eyes and said:

“I just want a dad like you.”
Those seven words pierced deeper than any game-day pressure ever could. According to witnesses, Hinch was visibly moved, bending down to speak softly with the boy — a conversation that lasted much longer than planned.

Following that emotional moment, Hinch took immediate action. Not only did he pledge to cover the child’s full education costs, he also began the legal process to adopt the boy as his own son.

“He didn’t ask for fame or anything material,” Hinch later shared with reporters. “He just wanted someone to be there — and I knew in that moment, I had to be that person.”

Within weeks, the paperwork was underway. The boy, who had spent years in foster care without a permanent family, would finally have a home — and a father.

Since joining the Hinch household, the young boy has flourished — now attending school, playing baseball in the yard, and calling his new dad “Coach” and “Dad” with equal pride.

Hinch, known for his composed demeanor in press conferences, was candid in reflecting on the experience:

“I’ve won games. I’ve been to the postseason. But nothing compares to hearing him call me ‘Dad’ for the first time.”

The Tigers organization and players have rallied behind the family, with many calling it a moment of humanity that transcends the sport.

In a league often dominated by contracts and competition, A.J. Hinch has shown what it truly means to be a leader — not just for a team, but for a life in need.

Because sometimes, the biggest win doesn’t come on the scoreboard — it comes when you choose love over comfort, commitment over convenience, and family over fame.

And for one boy at Hope Orphanage, he didn’t just find a baseball coach — he found a home.

 

 

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