Kevin McGonigle Caps Stellar Rookie Season With Solo Home Run

Detroit Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle capped an impressive rookie campaign by going 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 22-year-old finished his stellar debut season slashing .278/.376/.430 with 18 home runs, 72 RBI, 97 runs scored, and 12 stolen bases over 707 plate appearances, making him a primary contender for the American League Rookie of the Year Award.