https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/is-kevin-mcgonigle-a-shortstop-in-the-big-leagues?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage
"McGonigle is going to be a star at whatever position he plays for the Tigers. A clear-cut choice as the No. 1 prospect in the recently concluded Arizona Fall League, he drew comparisons to Chase Utley and a lefty-hitting Alex Bregman. Utley never played shortstop in the big leagues and Bregman only has sparingly after starring there at Louisiana State.
While in the AFL, McGonigle said he's determined to prove he can make it at shortstop, though he spent the majority of his time with the Scottsdale Scorpions at third base. Working on his defense was his primary focus in the Fall League because, let's face it, he's going to hit. He has spent a lot of time refining his shortstop play with Hall of Famer Alan Trammell.
McGonigle could play shortstop in the big leagues, but both his arm and overall defense there would be average at best and most clubs want more than that from their starter there. He'll make the Tigers at some point in 2026, perhaps even on Opening Day, and his best immediate opportunity may come at short after Javier Báez regressed after the All-Star break. I think McGonigle eventually will settle in at second base and strongly resemble Utley, who was his favorite player when he was growing up in suburban Philadelphia."