Spring Training Prospect Report - February 28, 2026

Ah, can you smell it? The smell of fresh-cut grass and the dirt of the diamond. Baseball is back, and it is a beautiful sight. Spring Training games have kicked off, and we are here to break down everything you need to know regarding the top prospect performers from the previous day’s action.

What prospects are standing out? Who is making noise? Who could break camp with teams? Let’s discuss what you need to know!

Exit Velocity Leaders(Prospects Only)

Whiff Leaders(Prospects Only)

Spring Training Prospect Watch

🚀 Standout of The Day

Kevin McGonigle, INF, Detroit Tigers

Stats: 2/2 2B, 3B

Notable Data: 102.2 mph 3B, 0 whiffs on 6 swings

Why The Performance Matters:

While Konnor Griffin stole most of the thunder so far this spring, McGonigle has continued to swing it well and is putting himself in a great spot to potentially make the team out of Spring Training. We do have to remember it is still February and there is nothing guaranteed at this point, but McGonigle is swinging it well.

A double and a triple off Nick Martinez set him up for a nice game and brought McGonigle’s average up to .462 this spring with a 1.302 OPS. Remember, this is a very small sample, and numbers can change quickly. While some were talking about Griffin’s low average so far, I calculated that if he goes 2/2 on Sunday, he would see his batting average jump to .308. So while we take the stats with a grain of salt, McGonigle certainly has looked the part.

In 397 plate appearances in 2025 between High-A and Double-A, McGonigle hit 19 home runs and stole 10 bases while slashing .305/.408/.583. Not only was the performance impressive, but the underlying data stands out, too.

The contact rates are remarkably impressive, achieving an overall mark of 83 percent with an in-zone contact rate of 87 percent. The approach has been stellar throughout McGonigle’s career, with a chase rate of 20 percent. Not only does McGonigle rarely expand the zone, but he also does serious damage on pitches in the zone, having elite zone and heart swing rates.

While he may be small, McGonigle has more power than you might think. The exit velocities show that as McGonigle has reached 113 mph and 112 mph several times in his career. The 90th percentile exit velocity of 106 mph is already plus, and when you factor in the hit tool and angles, this is a special talent.

Fantasy Spin:

You could argue that the two weakest points on the Tigers’ roster are shortstop and third base. McGonigle could handle either spot well, and the high floor with the hit tool means he is likely ready. Do the Tigers put him on the Opening Day roster? I don’t think it’s crazy, but it is also possible he stays down for two weeks and then comes up still PPI eligible. -CC

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