How to get Kevin McGonigle 90 OVR in MLB The Show 26

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Published: Apr 16, 2026

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In MLB The Show 26, Kevin McGonigle is featured with multiple card versions following his 2026 MLB debut with the Detroit Tigers. His primary Diamond Dynasty card is a 90 OVR Diamond Spotlight version, which can be earned through the April Spotlight Drop 1 program.

To get Kevin McGonigle in MLB The Show 26, you must complete the April Spotlight Drop 1 program in Diamond Dynasty. His 90 OVR Spotlight Series card is the final reward on the program's XP path.

How to get Kevin McGonigle 90 OVR in MLB The Show 26

How to Earn the 90 OVR Spotlight Card

You can progress through the program by completing a mix of Moments, Missions, and optional Collections:

Moments (32 Points total): Complete the eight featured gameplay challenges (4 points each).
Missions (Up to 50 Points):
- Earn 3,000 Parallel XP (PXP) with any players (15 points).
- Earn 1,000 PXP with Topps Now and Spotlight Series players (15 points).
- Record 20 hits with infielders (10 points).
- Record 15 strikeouts with starting pitchers (10 points).
Optional Collections: If you want to skip some missions, you can lock in other players from the April Spotlight Drop 1 Pack:
- Collect 3 Topps Now players (Dominic Smith, Owen Caissie, Justin Crawford) for 15 points.
- Collect 2 Spotlight players (Chase DeLauter, Emerson Hancock) for 35 points.

Key Player Attributes (90 OVR Version)

Attribute	Rating	Description
Contact L/R	96 / 90	Elite ability to put the ball in play.
Power L/R	72 / 80	Decent power, especially against right-handed pitching.
Discipline	100	Exceptional plate patience reflecting his real-life high walk rate.
Clutch	94	High performance with runners in scoring position.
Speed	71	Above-average mobility on the basepaths.

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Kevin McGonigle OVR 90 Stats

Hitting Stats

Attribute	Value
Contact Right	90
Contact Left	96
Power Right	80
Power Left	72
Vision	81
Discipline	100
Clutch	94
Bunt	35
Drag Bunt	25
Durability	90

Fielding Stats

Attribute	Value
Fielding	75
Arm Strength	74
Arm Accuracy	73
Reaction Left	72
Reaction Right	71
Reaction Forward	69
Reaction Back	68

Speed Stats

Attribute	Value
Speed	71
Stealing	20
Baserunning	61

Active Quirks

The 90 OVR Spotlight card includes 8 active quirks that provide situational boosts:

Dead Red & Breaking Ball Hitter: Improved hitting against fastballs and breaking pitches.
First-Pitch Hitter: Boosted performance on the first pitch of an at-bat.
Table Setter: Increased effectiveness when no runners are on base.
Situational Hitter: Excels at driving in runners from third with less than two outs.

McGonigle's rapid inclusion in high-tier programs follows his status as MLB's No. 2 overall prospect and his immediate impact on the Tigers' Opening Day roster.

Available Cards in MLB The Show 26

Spotlight Series (90 OVR Diamond): This version highlights his early 2026 performance. It features high contact (96L/90R) and a 94 Clutch rating, making him a top-tier option at 2B or 3B where his "True Overall" is highest.
Live Series (69 OVR Bronze): His standard base card for the season. As of April 2026, it is an affordable budget option, often trading for around 25–45 stubs on the marketplace.
Play Now (71 OVR): In standard offline rosters, he is rated as a 71 OVR shortstop.

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