Kevin McGonigle explained

Kevin McGonigle
Team:Detroit Tigers
Position:Shortstop
Birth Date:18 August 2004
Birth Place:Aldan, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Bats:Left
Throws:Right

Kevin Patrick McGonigle (born August 18, 2004) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Detroit Tigers organization.

Amateur career

McGonigle grew up in Aldan, Pennsylvania and attended Bonner & Prendergast Catholic High School.[1] He committed to play college baseball at Auburn as a freshman in high school.[2] [3] McGonigle batted .457 with 11 home runs as a junior and was named the Delaware County Player of the Year.[4] In the following summer he competed in USA Baseball's Prospect Development Pipeline league, where he impressed Major League scouts with his batting approach.[5] He later played for the United States national baseball team in the 2022 U-18 Baseball World Cup.[6] As a senior, McGonigle was named the Philadelphia Catholic League Player of the Year and the Pennsylvania Gatorade Player of the Year after batting . 474 with four home runs, 16 RBIs in 21 games played.[7]

Professional career

The Detroit Tigers selected McGonigle 37th overall in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[8] On July 21, 2023, McGonigle signed with the Tigers for an above slot deal worth $2,850,000.[9] He split his first professional season between the rookie–level Florida Complex League Tigers and Single–A Lakeland Flying Tigers.

McGonigle split the 2024 season between Lakeland and the High–A West Michigan Whitecaps. In 74 games split between the two affiliates, he slashed .309/.401/.452 with five home runs, 44 RBI, and 22 stolen bases. McGonigle's season ended on August 13, 2024, after he was diagnosed with a right hamate fracture, which required surgery.[10] Following the season, he was named the Florida State League MVP.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Delco's Kevin McGonigle models his game after Chase Utley; could be a top pick in the 2023 MLB draft. Matt. Breen. The Philadelphia Inquirer. July 21, 2022.
  2. Web site: McCaffery: Major league prospect Kevin McGonigle committed to Bonner success. Delaware County Daily Times. June 10, 2022.
  3. Web site: 'Just feels great': Bonner Prendie baseball phenom signs with Auburn, sets sights on major leagues. Dawn. Timmeney. FOX29.com. November 9, 2022.
  4. Web site: High school baseball: MaxPreps Underclass All-Americans. Kevin. Askeland. MaxPreps. July 8, 2022.
  5. Web site: 'Attack it, be aggressive': McGonigle stars in PDP League. Jonathan. Mayo. MLB.com. June 30, 2022.
  6. Web site: Baseball Player of the Year Kevin McGonigle leaves All-American impact at Bonner-Prendie MLB Draft is next in whirlwind year for Friars' Player of the Year. Delaware County Daily Times. July 3, 2023. July 6, 2023.
  7. Web site: Bonner-Prendie’s Kevin McGonigle named state’s Gatorade Player of the Year. Matt. Breen. The Philadelphia Inquirer. June 2, 2023. July 6, 2023.
  8. Web site: Bonner-Prendergast’s Kevin McGonigle is drafted by the Detroit Tigers. Lochlahn. March. The Philadelphia Inquirer. July 9, 2023. July 10, 2023.
  9. Web site: Kevin McGonigle opts to turn pro, signs with Tigers. Rob. Parent. Delco Times. July 21, 2023. July 22, 2023.
  10. Web site: Detroit Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle suffers fracture in hand, lands on injured list. October 3, 2024. freep.com. en.
  11. Web site: Check out the 2024 Single-A All-Stars and award winners. October 3, 2024. milb.com. en.

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