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Where should the Tigers play Kevin McGonigle?

Following an exceptional rookie campaign that is projected to secure the American League Rookie of the Year accolade, the Detroit Tigers face a decision regarding where to deploy Kevin McGonigle. Having spent nearly all of his minor league tenure at shortstop alongside a brief look at second base during his 2024 debut and third base in the 2025 Arizona Fall League, the young infielder handled duties at both positions in the majors this past year.

He logged 675.2 innings at shortstop and 644 innings at third base, drawing positive defensive runs saved marks of plus-two and plus-eight respectively. Although advanced tracking metrics presented a slightly less favorable outlook with negative outs above average and fielding runs value totals, evaluations indicate he functions as a reliable average defender at either spot.

Given his high level of hitting performance, the franchise should primarily station him at shortstop to maximize roster flexibility across the rest of the infield.

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