McGonigle Surpasses Kaline for Tigers Rookie Hits | Detroit Tigers News

Rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle is rewriting Tigers history, smashing Al Kaline’s rookie hit record with his 140th hit — a feat even more impressive given Kaline’s legendary status and 139-hit rookie season in 1954. While the team battles for playoff relevance, McGonigle’s power and contact skills are lighting up the lineup, batting .276 with 14 homers and 58 RBIs. Manager A.J. Hinch calls it natural talent — McGonigle isn’t just hitting hard, he’s built to be a franchise cornerstone for years to come. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/60d949f4e5665058