On Thursday, Detroit Tigers GM Al Avila made a big announcement as he officially named Ryan Garko as the club’s Vice President of Player Development.
Garko previously played for the Cleveland Indians and spent time on the Major League coaching staff of the Los Angeles Angels.
He has ties to both Tigers manager AJ Hinch and pitching coach, Chris Fetter.
The Tigers named Ryan Garko as the club’s Vice President of Player Development, as announced by Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager, Al Avila.
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Garko spent the previous two seasons on the Major League coaching staff of the Los Angeles Angels. pic.twitter.com/sXDXHw3joD— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) September 23, 2021
Here is the press release from the Tigers:
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— Cody Stavenhagen (@CodyStavenhagen) September 23, 2021