Detroit Tigers: 3 reasons to be excited about the Scott Harris hiring

DETROIT, MI - JUNE 12: A general view of Comerica Park during the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on June 12, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. The Blue Jays defeated the Tigers 6-0. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - JUNE 12: A general view of Comerica Park during the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on June 12, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. The Blue Jays defeated the Tigers 6-0. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) /
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Detroit Tigers, Scott Harris
Manager Gabe Kapler (L) of the San Francisco Giants speaks with general manager Scott Harris and the Detroit Tigers’ new president of baseball operations after a game against the San Diego Padres was postponed at Petco Park. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images) /

Detroit Tigers’ new hire Scott Harris has plenty to like for the team’s future.

The Detroit Tigers have shifted their rebuild and made a move that has vastly shifted the organization’s trajectory… for the better. While there are a lot of obstacles and things to get around before the Tigers see the light at the end of the tunnel, they have someone to help them get there.

Following the news of the Detroit Tigers hiring Scott Harris to preside as the team’s new president of baseball operations, the outcry of excitement was well-heard. It has become clear that the Tigers fan base feels Harris will help lead this team in the right direction.

There is a lot to like and a lot to be excited about. From his past experience to former coworkers offering Harris a stamp of approval, there is reason to believe the Harris hire will be a good one. While it’s the beginning of a new era, and things could vastly change over time, it feels like a good time to buy into what the Tigers are doing for this fan base.

After the Tigers moved on from Al Avila after firing him earlier this summer, a change was needed. Harris will bring a breath of fresh air to the organization as he takes over and attempts to get them moving in the right direction.

Here are three reasons to be excited about the Detroit Tigers hiring Scott Harris.