Tigers' McGonigle excited to represent hometown at ASG
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 7:40 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle, at 21 years old, joins the American League squad for the All-Star Game taking place this week in Philadelphia. He expressed his enthusiasm, stating he is "super pumped" to play at Citizens Bank Park. McGonigle's participation highlights his rapid ascent in MLB since his debut this season.
- •Kevin McGonigle is 21 years old.
- •He is a rookie with the Detroit Tigers.
- •The All-Star Game is held in Philadelphia.
- •McGonigle is a member of the American League team.
- •He expressed excitement about playing at Citizens Bank Park.
- 11:24 PMCBS MLB — MLB's most 'surreal' All-Star: Tigers' Kevin McGonigle playing ASG in same stadium where he used to be a fan
- 8:24 PMESPN MLB — Tigers' McGonigle set to be hometown kid at ASG
"Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle, 21, will have the opportunity to go home as a member of the American League team for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia this week, telling reporters on Sunday that "I'm super pumped" to play in Citizens Bank Park.
"McGonigle, 21 and the AL Rookie of the Year favorite, was born and raised in the Philly area and has come home as an All-Star
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External links- CBS MLBJul 13, 2026, 11:24 PMMLB's most 'surreal' All-Star: Tigers' Kevin McGonigle playing ASG in same stadium where he used to be a fan
McGonigle, 21 and the AL Rookie of the Year favorite, was born and raised in the Philly area and has come home as an All-Star
- ESPN MLBJul 12, 2026, 8:24 PMTigers' McGonigle set to be hometown kid at ASG
Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle, 21, will have the opportunity to go home as a member of the American League team for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia this week, telling reporters on Sunday that "I'm super pumped" to play in Citizens Bank Park.
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