The Detroit Tigers have a borderline phenom already in rookie Kevin McGonigle. Although it might be a lost season for the Tigers, Kevin McGonigle has shown serious early returns and has the makings of being a franchise player for several years to come.
Currently, the Tigers are taking on the Athletics in a three-game series. As I’m typing this, the Tigers have a 6-1 lead in the top of the seventh. Detroit is the home team. During the Tigers-Athletics game, Kevin McGonigle made MLB history, and it puts it into perspective how solid he’s been this season.
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Kevin McGonigle Makes MLB History in Athletics Series
GettyBALTIMORE, MARYLAND – MAY 22: Kevin McGonigle #7 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates after hitting a home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 22, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
MLB Insider Jon Morosi announced that Kevin McGonigle has made MLB history! Morosi wrote:
“History in Detroit tonight: Kevin McGonigle has reached base multiple times on 53 occasions before the All-Star Game. That is a new @MLB record, surpassing the mark set by Aaron Judge in 2017.”
So far in the Tigers game on Tuesday, Kevin McGonigle is 2-for-3 with 1 RS, 1 BB, and 1 RBI. Just an all-around player who can impact the game in many ways.
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