Kevin McGonigle Shines in Historic Rookie Season with Tigers

Detroit Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle went 3-for-5 with a double, continuing his standout campaign. The 22-year-old boasts a .305/.396/.512 slash line in September with 9 extra-base hits, 11 runs, and 12 RBI, becoming the first Detroit rookie since Steve Kemp in 1977 to collect 50 extra-base hits in a season. With a 130 wRC+, McGonigle is firmly positioned as the frontrunner for the American League Rookie of the Year Award.