El infielder de Tigres Kevin McGonigle gana el premio a Novato del Año de la Liga Americana
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Kevin McGonigle of the Tigers won the American League Rookie of the Year award. He recorded 18 home runs and 72 runs batted in during the season. The infielder received 28 votes to secure the prize. He beat out pitchers from Boston and Cleveland for the honor. His performance helped his team in the fight for the playoffs. He is viewed as a central part of the Detroit roster for the next ten years.
El joven talento de Detroit brilló con 18 cuadrangulares y 72 impulsadas, consolidándose como eje del equipo por la próxima década. Con 28 votos a favor, el prometedor jugador superó a lanzadores de Cleveland y Boston, siendo clave en la lucha por los playoffs.