Tigers' Kevin McGonigle called best rookie in MLB over Munetaka Murakami

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The Detroit Tigers are 17-17, and just one game back of the Cleveland Guardians for the top spot in the American League Central.

While it's a weaker division, the Tigers, despite some tough injuries and inconsistent play, are in lock-step for the top spot in the division thanks to their superstar rookie Kevin McGonigle.

USA Today's Bob Nightengale called McGonigle the best rookie in baseball this season despite some strong competition for Munetaka Murakami, Sal Stewart, and plenty of others.

Kevin McGonigle is MLB's best rookie despite a tight race

"Best Rookie: Kevin McGonigle, Detroit Tigers," Nightengale writes. "It has been the year of the rookie... But no one has shined more than McGonigle."

While Stewart, Murakami, , , Konnor Griffin, and JJ Wetherholt, among many others, have played great, Nightengale believes McGonigle has been the best.