Colt Keith, the Detroit Tigers' second baseman, has faced early-season challenges, notably committing three errors in a recent series against the New York Yankees. His defensive struggles culminated in a pivotal error during the ninth inning of the finale, which allowed two runs to score and ultimately led to a close 4-3 loss for the Tigers. Despite these issues, manager A.J. Hinch remains confident in Keith's abilities, claiming that mistakes like these are common early in the season and do not alter his faith in the 23-year-old player.

Keith's batting performance has also been underwhelming so far this season, with a .171 batting average and just one RBI. However, he has managed to draw 12 walks, which ranks him highly in the American League. Hinch emphasizes the need for Keith to become more aggressive defensively and to regain his athleticism to mitigate these mistakes. He believes that Keith's previous success, including a .260 batting average last season, showcases his potential to bounce back.