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Detroit Tigers rookie sensation Kevin McGonigle is the 2026 American League Rookie of the Year, per an announcement by Major League Baseball on Monday evening (11/9).
McGonigle, just 22, had a stellar rookie campaign for the Detroit Tigers as an everyday player, and despite it being an overall disappointing campaign for the Tigers, McGonigle was a true bright spot. Detroit inked McGonigle to a nine-year, $150 million extension, and he’s already showing very strong early returns.
Over 156 games played, McGonigle logged a bWAR of 7.1 with 28 doubles, five triples, and 18 home runs. Across 605 at-bats, his OPS+ was 126. McGonigle also recorded 168 hits, 97 runs, and 72 RBI. He was also named to the All-Star team as a rookie.
Kevin McGonigle is the 2026 AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year!
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