Kevin McGonigle

Baseball Player (Shortstop)

American Media, PA

Quick Info

ProfessionBaseball Player (Shortstop)
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth18/08/2004
Age22 years
BirthplaceMedia, PA

Latest News about Kevin McGonigle

04/07/2026

McGonigle was named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, earning his first selection during his rookie year. He joined the Tigers after an impressive start to the season and quickly established himself as one of the team’s most notable young players.

15/04/2026

Kevin McGonigle agreed to an eight-year, $150 million contract extension with the Detroit Tigers in April 2026. The deal begins in 2027 and covers his remaining team-control years plus his first three seasons of free agency.

12/04/2026

Kevin McGonigle hit his first career home run on April 12, 2026, a solo shot to right-center field that extended the Tigers' lead. The milestone came during his rookie season after his historic MLB debut earlier in the year.

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Bio/Wiki

Full name: Kevin Patrick McGonigle
Position: Shortstop (also plays Third Base)
Bats: Left
Throws: Right

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10"
Weight187 lbs
BatLeft
ThrowRight

Career

Draft2023 Detroit Tigers, CB-A Round, 37th Overall Pick
Teams
  • West Michigan Whitecaps
  • Erie SeaWolves
  • Scottsdale Scorpions
  • Detroit Tigers
MLB Debut26/03/2026
StatusActive
Achievements
  • AFL Most Valuable Player (2025, Scottsdale Scorpions)
  • Detroit Tigers #1 Prospect
  • Detroit Tigers #2 Prospect (Baseball America Top 100)
  • Four-Hit Game in MLB Debut (21st player in MLB history since 1900)
  • First Career Home Run (04/12/2026)
  • 2026 Opening Day Roster Selection
  • 2026 All-Star Game Appearance
  • Eight-year, $150 million contract extension with the Detroit Tigers (2026)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. One of only three Baseball America’s 80 grade hitters since 2012.
2. Elite bat-to-ball ability with 13.8% in-zone contact rate.
3. Joined Billy Bean as the only players in Tigers history with four hits in their MLB debut.
4. List of other MLB players with four-hit debuts includes Hall of Famers Willie McCovey, Kirby Puckett, and Willie Keeler.
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