Kevin McGonigle breaks rookie record previously held by Aaron Judge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 2:07 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Kevin McGonigle of the Detroit Tigers has set a new rookie record by reaching base safely at least twice in 53 games before the All-Star break, surpassing Aaron Judge's 2017 mark. McGonigle achieved this milestone in a game against the Athletics, where he reached base three times with two hits and one walk. Currently, he has a.287 batting average and is running away with the AL Rookie of the Year. With five games remaining, he has the opportunity to extend this record further.
- •McGonigle broke Judge's record in a game against the Athletics.
- •He reached base multiple times on 53 occasions this season.
- •McGonigle has a.287 batting average with 95 hits and 58 walks.
- •He is leading the race for the AL Rookie of the Year.
- •There are five games left in the season for McGonigle to extend his record.
- 2:07 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers' Kevin McGonigle breaks impressive rookie record set by Aaron Judge
"This is a very impressive record for McGonigle to set in his rookie season.
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