Kevin McGonigle

School: Monsignor Bonner HS, Drexel Hill, Penn. Source: HS

Commit/Drafted: Auburn
Age At Draft: 18.9
BA Grade:50/High
Tools:Hit: 60. Power: 50. Run: 50. Field: 45. Arm: 45.

McGonigle is one of the elite pure hitters in the 2023 high school class. His track record of hitting—whether it’s in high school, on the summer circuit or leading the USA 18U National Team to a gold medal last year—is outstanding. He consistently strings together quality at-bats with a mature offensive approach and rarely strikes out. He has a tight, efficient swing with quick hands, good bat path through the hitting zone and an accurate barrel. McGonigle stays balanced, tracks pitches well and has the adjustability in his swing to find the sweet spot against pitches throughout the strike zone for hard contact to all fields. He looks comfortable whether he’s facing righties or lefties, high velocity or secondary stuff, and he has hit well against older, more advanced pitching as well. McGonigle’s hitting ability stands out the most, but he has shown more power over the last year with a chance to hit 20-plus home runs. McGonigle has run average times in the 60-yard dash, though he’s typically below that home to first. While he’s not the explosive athlete a lot of scouts prefer to have at shortstop, McGonigle is a smart, savvy player whose instincts stand out both in the batter’s box and in the field. He has the actions, internal clock and footwork to stick in the middle infield and should get a chance to develop at shortstop, though a lot of scouts see his range and fringe-average arm strength fitting best at second base.