Kevin McGonigle
#7 SS · Tigers
Height
5'9"
Weight
187 lbs
Age
21
College
N/A
Draft
2023, Rd 1, #37
Bats/Throws
L/R
A
B+
N/A
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The Verdict on Kevin, in One Read
On the field, Kevin McGonigle grades out as an excellent SS for Tigers (A Performance). That places him 8th of 60 graded shortstops. The public read is positive (B+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a prospect, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 53 | 0.2914573 | 3 | 21 | 0.8219855 | 8 | 58 |
| 2026 | | 60 | .288 | 3 | 21 | .802 | 9 | 65 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$780K
Guaranteed
$468K
AAV
$780K/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Performance Analysis
A
FCA+
Kevin McGonigle has emerged as an elite-tier shortstop prospect, earning an A performance grade in his spectacular rookie debut with the Tigers. The 21-year-old first-round pick (37th overall in 2023) has delivered immediate impact with clutch hitting and multi-hit performances that have generated franchise-wide excitement. His perfect debut game featuring four hits, including a two-run double in his first MLB at-bat, showcases the advanced bat-to-ball skills that made him a premium draft selection. McGonigle's ability to deliver in pressure situations — exemplified by his clutch hit in the Tigers' 5-2 victory over the Padres — suggests he possesses the mental makeup to handle the shortstop position at the major league level. While the sample size remains limited and sustained performance will be necessary to achieve true star status, his early success has already made Tigers history and positioned him as a potential franchise cornerstone moving forward. At just 21 years old on a minimal rookie scale contract, McGonigle represents exceptional value production that has energized both the fanbase and media coverage around Detroit's future at the premium middle infield position.
How Kevin Compares at the Position
Kevin McGonigle ranks 8th of 60 graded shortstops by performance. That slots Kevin between Anthony Volpe (A) just ahead and Jacob Wilson (A) just behind.
Graded higher
Anthony VolpeYankeesAHa-seong KIMBravesATrea TurnerPhilliesAKevin McGonigleA
Graded lower
Jacob WilsonAthleticsRecent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 6/17 | @ HOU | L 2-4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tue, 6/16 | @ HOU | W 9-3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
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Kevin McGonigle is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at SS for the Tigers. FanVerdicts covers every MLB player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Kevin McGonigle, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Performance A, Sentiment B+.
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