Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark reunite as Tigers begin road trip
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Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Max Clark made his major league debut for the Detroit Tigers on July 31 during a nine-game road trip against the Athletics. He joins fellow rookie Kevin McGonigle, who was drafted 37th overall in 2023 while Clark was taken 3rd. McGonigle noted his excitement to play alongside Clark again, speaking about their shared goal since they were drafted. In July, Clark posted impressive offensive numbers, significantly improving from earlier in the season. Manager A.J. Hinch indicated that Clark will regularly play center field, while also managing other players' positions on the roster.
- •Max Clark debuted with the Tigers on July 31.
- •Kevin McGonigle emphasized excitement to play with Clark again.
- •Clark improved his batting average significantly in July.
- •Manager A.J. Hinch plans for Clark to play center field regularly.
- 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin McGonigle reunited with Max Clark: 'Good to feed off each other'
"Max Clark and Kevin McGonigle were drafted together in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft, with Clark going No. 3 overall and McGonigle at No. 37.
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