Tigers Kevin McGonigle joins Hall of Famer with impressive stat
Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle has joined some rarified air by joining Hall of Famer Al Kaline for one of the longest on-base streaks for someone 21 years old or younger.
Tigers Kevin McGonigle joins Hall of Famer with impressive stat originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle has been a great addition to the Tigers' roster since debuting in March.
The 21-year-old has adjusted well to the big leagues, hitting . 330 with a . 951 OPS, two home runs, two triples (leading the American League) and walking 16 times to 15 strikeouts.
McGonigle’s hitting ability was never a question, with a 70/80 hit grade. However, his hitting ability has led to a high on-base percentage (. 423), putting him in rarified air with one of the greatest Tigers, Hall of Famer Al Kaline.
Kevin McGonigle joins Detroit Tigers legend Al Kaline for one of the longest on-base streaks According to Tigers PR on X, McGonigle has reached base safely in 24 consecutive starts. McGonigle’s streak is the longest by a player 21 or younger in the Tigers' history since Kaline had 34 from July 26 to August 28, 1956. Kevin McGonigle has now reached base safely in 24 consecutive starts.