Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle reaches 100 hits in 95 games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 3:43 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle achieved his 100th career hit on July 19 while playing in just his 95th game. The 21-year-old has matched Hall of Famer Ty Cobb as the only players aged 21 or under to reach the milestone before their 100th game. McGonigle's achievement comes after a successful All-Star Game experience and marks a significant highlight in his rookie season. The Tigers, looking to improve their season record, opened with a 6-0 lead against their opponent, fueled by McGonigle's contribution of two hits and two runs scored.
- •McGonigle is the only player besides Cobb with 100 hits before 100 games
- •He reached 100 hits in 95 games on July 19
- •The Tigers started strong with a 6-0 lead in their game
- •McGonigle scored two runs and had two hits in the match
- •Detroit aims to bounce back after a difficult May
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin McGonigle's historic rookie season with Tigers joins Ty Cobb
- 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle's starstruck, matches Ty Cobb's franchise hits mark
"Kevin McGonigle picked up two hits against the Los Angeles Angels, giving him 101 in 95 games in his rookie season with the Detroit Tigers this year.
"Detroit's 21-year-old All-Star reached the 100-hit milestone Saturday while playing in his 95th career game.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 9:08 AMKevin McGonigle's historic rookie season with Tigers joins Ty Cobb
Kevin McGonigle picked up two hits against the Los Angeles Angels, giving him 101 in 95 games in his rookie season with the Detroit Tigers this year.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 3:43 AMTigers rookie Kevin McGonigle's starstruck, matches Ty Cobb's franchise hits mark
Detroit's 21-year-old All-Star reached the 100-hit milestone Saturday while playing in his 95th career game.
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