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21-Year-Old Tigers Rookie Kevin McGonigle Signs $150M, Earns All-Star Spot

7/13/2026

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Kevin McGonigle, 21-year-old Detroit Tigers rookie, will attend the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
He signed a $150 million, eight-year deal after spring-training hits and logged at least 99 hits before the All-Star break, fifth rookie 21 or younger since 1947 to do so.
Riley Greene praised McGonigle’s plate maturity and noted that Media, Pennsylvania native named Delco’s Steaks and Philip’s as his favorite cheesesteaks during the Home Run Derby.

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Kevin McGonigle, 21-year-old Detroit Tigers rookie, will attend the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
He signed a $150 million, eight-year deal after spring-training hits and logged at least 99 hits before the All-Star break, fifth rookie 21 or younger since 1947 to do so.
Riley Greene praised McGonigle’s plate maturity and noted that Media, Pennsylvania native named Delco’s Steaks and Philip’s as his favorite cheesesteaks during the Home Run Derby.