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Detroit Tigers select high school shortstop Kevin McGonigle with No. 37 pick in 2023 MLB draft
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The Detroit Tigers selected Monsignor Bonner High School (Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania) shortstop Kevin McGonigle with the No. 37 overall pick, part of Competitive Balance Round A, in the 2023 MLB draft.
McGonigle, 18, was the second pick by the Tigers in this year's draft, following Franklin (Indiana) Community High School outfielder Max Clark with the No. 3 overall pick. Both players are left-handed hitters.
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McGonigle, committed to Auburn, is considered one of the best pure hitters in the draft class.
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Aug 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, US; West infielder Kevin McGonigle (15) during the Perfect Game All-American Classic high school baseball game at Chase Field on Aug. 28, 2022.
The childhood Phillies fan turns 19 next month and brings international experience to the Tigers organization with a gold medal playing for Team USA's under-18 team.
The Tigers have one more pick on the first day of the draft, selecting at sixth in the second round, No. 45 overall. They have 18 picks remaining in Rounds 3-20, with eight on Monday and 10 on Tuesday.
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This story will be updated.
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers select high school shortstop Kevin McGonigle at No. 37
