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Kevin McGonigle finishes seventh in AL MVP voting for Tigers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 4:03 AM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Kevin McGonigle finishes seventh in AL MVP voting for Tigers

Summary

Kevin McGonigle placed seventh in the American League MVP voting on November 12, marking the highest finish for a Tigers rookie since 1943. McGonigle appeared on 26 of 30 ballots, following unanimous winner Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros. After being named rookie of the year just days earlier, McGonigle had a standout season, hitting.278 with 18 home runs and 72 RBIs. His performance solidifies his status as a key player for the Tigers, who have now had significant MVP representation over the past three seasons. McGonigle was selected as the 37th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft and made the Tigers' Opening Day roster for the 2026 season.

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By the Numbers

•Kevin McGonigle finished seventh in AL MVP voting on November 12
•Yordan Alvarez was the unanimous MVP winner
•McGonigle was named rookie of the year prior to MVP results
•He hit.278 with 18 home runs and 72 RBIs in 2026
•This is the highest MVP finish for a Tigers rookie since 1943

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Kevin McGonigle finished seventh in the American League MVP voting Thursday, Nov. 12. Houston's Yordan Alvarez was the unanimous winner.
— Yahoo Sports

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