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Tigers' Kevin McGonigle receives Players' Choice Award as top AL rookie

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Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Tigers' Kevin McGonigle receives Players' Choice Award as top AL rookie
Summary

Kevin McGonigle of the Detroit Tigers was named the American League Outstanding Rookie in a vote by peers on October 28, 2026. This award adds to his accolades as he is also recognized by Baseball America and the Sporting News. McGonigle, 22, had an impressive rookie season, achieving a.278 batting average with 168 hits and 7.1 bWAR. The Baseball Writers Association of America plans to announce their rookie of the year on November 9, where he is favored to win over Parker Messick and Munetaka Murakami.

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By the Numbers
  • •McGonigle won the Players' Choice Award on October 28, 2026.
  • •He led AL rookies with a 7.1 bWAR and.278 average.
  • •The BBWAA rookie of the year announcement is on November 9.
  • •McGonigle's 168 hits are among the best in Tigers' history.
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  • 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle Wins Another Major Award
  • 1:37 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers' Kevin McGonigle voted top AL rookie by his peers
What they're saying
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Detroit Tigers star Kevin McGonigle has won the 2026 Players Choice AL Outstanding Rookie Award following his historic debut season.

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The big one won’t be announced for a couple of weeks, but Kevin McGonigle keeps collecting all the rookie of the year run-up awards.

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