Detroit Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle, 22, won the American League Rookie of the Year award Monday night in a televised presentation, moments before Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart, 22, was honored as the National League Rookie of the Year.
Tigers SS Kevin McGonigle, Reds 1B Sal Stewart win MLB's rookie of year awards
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