KEVIN MCGONIGLE #7 - SHORTSTOP - DETROIT TIGERS
13  HR  •
50  RBI  •
.281  AVG 
#7 - SHORTSTOP - DETROIT TIGERS
13 HR
50 RBI
.281 AVG
MLB > DETROIT TIGERS >

KEVIN MCGONIGLE NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES
Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle gets last laugh after HR robbery | Sporting News MLB's No. 2 prospect collected his first game-winning hit after his first home run was stolen.
MARCH 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle hits tiebreaking, 2-run single in 5-2 win against Padres

Rookie Kevin McGonigle hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with the bases loaded and two outs in the eighth inning to continue his dazzling start and lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-2...
MARCH 28 • Associated Press
AJ Hinch explains tough decision to leave Wenceel Pérez off Tigers' Opening Day roster The Detroit Tigers made the obvious decision by placing top prospect Kevin McGonigle on their Opening Day roster. Given the circumstances su...
MARCH 27 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM
Tigers Overreaction: AJ Hinch will probably have to make Kevin McGonigle lineup change soon Kevin McGonigle should have AJ Hinch rethinking his lineup just one game into the Tigers' season.
MARCH 27 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM
Detroit Tigers rookie makes history with four-hit debut on Opening Day Baseball's No. 2 prospect batted sixth in the Detroit Tigers lineup on Opening Day in San Diego. Fortunately, rookie Kevin McGonigle didn't...
MARCH 27 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Tigers' top prospect Kevin McGonigle arrives with historic MLB debut Riley Greene on Kevin McGonigle: \
MARCH 27 • USATODAY.COM
Tigers' behind-the-curtain result of Kevin McGonigle decision provides even more excitement The Detroit Tigers were set to benefit regardless of the decision they made on Kevin McGonigle.
MARCH 27 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

McGonigle leads Tigers against the Padres after 4-hit outing

The Detroit Tigers play the San Diego Padres after Kevin McGonigle's four-hit game on Thursday
MARCH 27 • Associated Press
McGonigle takes place next to McCovey, Puckett and ... Shannon Penn? SAN DIEGO – How historic was Kevin McGonigle’s 4-for-5, two-double, two-RBI performance in his Major League debut? Only one Tiger in the fra...
MARCH 27 • MLB.COM
Tallies four hits in MLB debut McGonigle went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Padres.
Impact Making his MLB debut, McGonigle started at third base and batted sixth on Opening Day, and he made quite the first impression on the heels of a strong spring training performance. The youngster became just the second Detroit player ever to record four hits in his first game in the majors. McGonigle is expected to see plenty of time at shortstop this year, though he covered the hot corner Thursday with Javier Baez starting at short. No matter where McGonigle plays in the field, he looks ready to make a fantasy impact right away.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin McGonigle Leads Top Rookie Performances From MLB Opening Day Kevin McGonigle led a host of rookies who had huge performances on Opening Day.
MARCH 27 • SI.COM
Deadspin | Kevin McGonigle's four-hit MLB debut powers Tigers past Padres Deadspin | Kevin McGonigle's four-hit MLB debut powers Tigers past Padres
MARCH 27 • DEADSPIN.COM

Kevin McGonigle begins his career with 4 hits in Tigers' 8-2 win over Padres on opening day

Kevin McGonigle got four hits in his auspicious major league debut during the Detroit Tigers’ 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres
MARCH 26 • Associated Press

21-year-old Kevin McGonigle has 3 hits in his first 3 at-bats in electric debut for Tigers

Kevin McGonigle wasted no time proving that the Detroit Tigers made the right call by putting him on their opening day roster
MARCH 26 • Associated Press
Tigers' Kevin McGonigle rips two-run double in first MLB at-bat | Watch McGonigle, baseball's consensus No. 2 prospect, gave Detroit fans plenty to talk about after hitting a first-pitch double in his first MLB a...
MARCH 26 • USATODAY.COM
McGonigle notches 2-run double - on the 1st pitch of his MLB career! Kevin McGonigle spent all spring trying to show why he should be part of the Tigers’ Opening Day roster. It took him only one pitch to prove...
MARCH 26 • MLB.COM
Projecting a Tigers-Kevin McGonigle extension after long-awaited Opening Day news A Tigers extension for Kevin McGonigle could look a lot like Roman Anthony's deal with the Red Sox.
MARCH 26 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM
Making MLB debut at 3B McGonigle is starting at third base and batting sixth in Thursday's Opening Day matchup against the Padres.
Impact The 21-year-old shortstop will end up making his MLB debut at the hot corner while Javier Baez picks up the start at shortstop. McGonigle, who is one of the top prospects in baseball, is expected to split his playing time between the two positions. He posted a .254/.369/.550 slash line with 12 homers and seven steals in 46 games at the Double-A level last year and had an .888 OPS during spring training.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers' debut Opening Day lineup with Kevin McGonigle showcases enviable flexibility The Tigers' Opening Day lineup features Kevin McGonigle and a world of possibilities.
MARCH 26 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM
Tigers make corresponding roster move for Kevin McGonigle, hope DFA clears waivers The Detroit Tigers made an Opening Day calculus move on Wednesday — and like most of these decisions, it came with a cost. To clear a 40-man...
MARCH 25 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM
Seven cool things to know about Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle before MLB debut | Sporting News Get to know Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle as he embarks on his MLB journey.
MARCH 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Officially added to roster The Tigers selected McGonigle's contract from Double-A Erie on Wednesday.
Impact The transaction was merely a formality after the Tigers confirmed Tuesday that the 21-year-old star prospect would be included on the Opening Day roster. McGonigle earned the right to bypass the Triple-A level and make his MLB debut Thursday in San Diego after slashing .250/.411/.477 with two home runs and two stolen bases over 56 plate appearances in spring training. He's expected to handle an everyday role while splitting time between third base and shortstop, and he could occupy a prominent spot in the batting order right away.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers' Kevin McGonigle predicted to win AL award thanks to 'rare' skillset | Sporting News Kevin McGonigle could be in store for a massive 2026 season.
MARCH 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Tigers fans get friendly reminder of high-profile top prospect to follow after Kevin McGonigle graduates Detroit Tigers fans are focused on Kevin McGonigle right now, but prospect Bryce Rainer just reminded everyone that he is a guy to look out...
MARCH 25 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM
Tarik Skubal reacts as MLB No.2 Prospect Kevin McGonigle earns Tigers Opening Day spot Detroit Tigers ace and two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have the support of top Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle, who has been promoted to the Opening Day roster this w...
MARCH 25 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Top Leagues
NFL NFLCollege Football College FootballINDYCAR Image INDYCARMLB MLBCollege Basketball College BasketballNASCAR Image NASCAR
Top Shows
The Herd with Colin Cowherd The Herd with Colin CowherdFirst Things First First Things FirstThe Joel Klatt Show logo The Joel Klatt ShowKevin Harvick's Happy Hour logo Kevin Harvick's Happy HourBear Bets logo Bear Bets
Affiliated Apps
FOX Sports FOX SportsFOX One FOX One
Quick Links
Best Betting Apps Image Best Betting Apps & SitesBest Sportsbook Promos Image Best Sportsbook PromosWatch Freedom 250 Grand Prix Watch Freedom 250 Grand Prix
FOX SPORTS™, SPEED™, SPEED.COM™ & © 2026 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | Advertising Choices | California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Opt-Out Icon Your Privacy Choices | Closed Captioning
HelpPressAdvertise with UsJobsRSSSitemap
FS1FOXFOX NewsFox CorporationFOX Sports SupportsFOX Deportes