Kevin McGonigle knows what he’s doing
The rookie shortstop is hitting like a grizzled veteran. Did we mention he’s a rookie shortstop?
Mar 26, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Detroit Tigers third baseman Kevin McGonigle (7) hits a double during the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images | David Frerker-Imagn Images It only took a week for Major League pitchers to realize they had a problem: how on Earth do you get Kevin McGonigle out? Examining his minor league track record gives no obvious answer.
As a 20 year old last year, he posted a combined . 305/. 408/.
583 slash line and a 1. 28 BB/K ratio between High-A and AA. He hit 19 home runs in 88 games which put him roughly on track for 35 in a full season.
Really, all that slowed him down was an ankle injury early in the year, and a . 230 BABIP once he got to AA. Here’s a reminder that the average BABIP in the majors is typically around .
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