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2026 MLB Rookie of the Year: Tigers' Kevin McGonigle, Reds' Sal Stewart win BBWAA awards
McGonigle dominated the Guardians' Parker Messick and the Red Sox's Payton Tolle, while Stewart squeezed by the Mets' Carson Benge and the Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt
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Kevin McGonigle of the Tigers was named the American League Rookie of the Year during BBWAA awards week. The former first‑round draft pick posted a .278/.376/.430 line with 28 doubles, five triples, 18 home runs, 72 RBI, 97 runs, 12 steals and 7.1 WAR, the highest among AL position players. He also played strong defense, ran the bases well, and was an All‑Star. McGonigle nearly walked as many times (95) as he struck out (100). The Pennsylvania native, who spent most of the season at age 21, earned the honor for a stellar year.
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