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PHILADELPHIA<\/strong> – <\/span>Kevin McGonigle, a 21-year-old Detroit Tigers rookie and Bonner Prendie graduate, returned to his hometown for the MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, drawing strong support from family, friends and local fans.<\/p>\n What we know:<\/p>\n A large group of Kevin McGonigle supporters gathered at Hanrahan’s Irish Pub in Drexel Hills to cheer for him during the MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park.\u00a0<\/p>\n McGonigle is a Bonner Prendie alum and a rookie star for the Detroit Tigers.<\/p>\n PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 14: Kevin McGonigle #7 of the Detroit Tigers at bat during the sixth inning of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park on July 14, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn\/Getty Images)<\/span> <\/p>\n Jody Donahue, a family friend, said, “How exciting is this? It’s amazing. It’s a great day for all of us. I can’t even imagine when Kevin and his family are feeling right now.” Donahue added, “The kid worked his whole life for this.”<\/p>\n Dr. John Cooke, president of Bonner Prendie High School, said, “I think that’s one of the things that makes him so unique. He remembers his roots, goes back to family. I know he hangs out with his high school friends.” Cooke continued, “I just knew Kevin was special from the beginning.”<\/p>\n Jason Shepherd, McGonigle’s Little League coach, said, “My son and a lot of the other local kids around here played with Kevin growing up and this is a dream come true for him and his family and all of us.”<\/p>\n Fans at Hanrahan’s Irish Pub expressed pride in McGonigle’s achievements and his connection to the community.<\/p>\n The backstory:<\/p>\n McGonigle grew up in Aldan and was a huge Phillies fan as a child. In November 2022, he committed to Auburn University as an 18-year-old phenom at Bonner Prendie.\u00a0<\/p>\n He was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 2023 and is now the youngest Major League All-Star.<\/p>\n PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 14: Kevin McGonigle #7 of the Detroit Tigers poses for a photo with his family during the 2026 All-Star Red Carpet Show presented by Mastercard at Independence Mall on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Pho<\/span> <\/p>\n Tracy McGonigle, Kevin’s mom, said, “I started to cry and when he told me he was going to stay at home, I couldn’t wait to have all three of my kids under one roof. It was amazing.” She later added, “Extremely proud, but even more happy.”<\/p>\n Aunt Eileen, McGonigle’s aunt, said, “He hit a wiffle ball over our house when he was three years old so we knew he was going to go places right then and there.”<\/p>\n McGonigle spoke about his return, saying, “It’s hard to put in word- Come back home. Sleep in my childhood bed last night was unbelievable. Just to be here with all these guys, taking in the full experience.”<\/p>\n McGonigle wore a suit jacket for the All-Star Red Carpet that had the Bonner Prendie crest on the inside, along with Delco and the All-Star patch.<\/p>\n The All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park brought McGonigle back to his roots, allowing him to play in front of family, friends and his hometown community.<\/p>\n What we don’t know:<\/p>\n Details about McGonigle’s future plans have not been shared.<\/p>\n The Source: \u00a0Interviews with family, friends, coaches and school officials; coverage from the MLB All-Star Red Carpet and news conference.<\/p>\n MLBSportsDelaware County <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" PHILADELPHIA – Kevin McGonigle, a 21-year-old Detroit Tigers rookie and Bonner Prendie graduate, returned to his hometown for the MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, drawing strong support from family, friends and local fans. 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McGonigle\u2019s journey from Aldan to the All-Star Game<\/h2>\n