As if there was ever any doubt.
Detroit Tigers rookie sensation Kevin McGonigle was named as the 2026 American League Rookie of the Year becoming the sixth Tiger to win the award in franchise history and first since Michael Fulmer in 2016.
A Kev above the rest π Kevin McGonigle is your 2026 AL Rookie of the Year! https://t.co/Oar01KDzcU
β Detroit Tigers (@tigers) November 10, 2026
A historic rookie season for Kevin McGonigle π€© https://t.co/2ibMV1bqAU
β Detroit Tigers (@tigers) November 10, 2026
Kevβs just getting started π€ https://t.co/T53LBkgOzh
β Detroit Tigers (@tigers) November 10, 2026
Great player. Even better teammate. Congrats, Kev! https://t.co/KiiikhYHLk
β Detroit Tigers (@tigers) November 10, 2026
The moment Kev was announced as 2026 AL Rookie of the Year π₯Ή https://t.co/RCZsUUtEyB
β Detroit Tigers (@tigers) November 10, 2026
"Now you're getting the recognition that you have earned...not bad for a kid from that small town in Pennsylvania." A.J. Hinch congratulates Kevin on his Rookie of the Year honor. π€ https://t.co/VRZetoxOWo
β Detroit Tigers (@tigers) November 10, 2026
