The Detroit Tigers bet $150 million on Kevin McGonigle a few weeks into his career. Seven months later he has a trophy to show for it.

McGonigle was named American League Rookie of the Year on Monday night in a runaway. Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart won the National League award after anchoring the middle of the Reds' lineup all season.

McGonigle played most of the year at 21. He hit .278 with an .806 OPS, 18 home runs, 72 RBIs, 28 doubles and 12 stolen bases while splitting time between shortstop and third base. He also made the All-Star team.

First Tigers winner since 2016

He is the first Detroit player to win the award since pitcher Michael Fulmer in 2016 and the first Tigers infielder to win it since Lou Whitaker in 1978. The Tigers signed him to an eight-year, $150 million deal in April.

"On the days you're tired, the days you need to rest, you've got to go out, lace the cleats up and go out for the guys in the clubhouse and this organization" McGonigle said.

McGonigle received 28 of 30 first-place votes and 204 points. Cleveland Guardians lefty Parker Messick was second with two first-place votes and 122 points after going 12-9 with a 2.56 ERA. Boston Red Sox lefty Payton Tolle finished third.

Stewart never missed a game

Stewart, 22, hit 32 home runs with 112 RBIs and played in all 162 games. He is the ninth Reds player to win the award and the first since Jonathan India in 2021. He is also the first NL first baseman to take the honor since Pete Alonso in 2019.

"Being available for your teammates every single day, that's something that kind of goes unnoticed at times" Stewart said of playing every game.

Stewart was first on 20 of 30 ballots and finished with 170 points. New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge was second and St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt was third. Both winners earn their teams an extra pick after the first round of the 2027 draft. Manager of the Year awards follow on Tuesday.