Detroit Tigers top prospect Kevin McGonigle is showcasing MLB-ready defense at shortstop, impressing coaches, teammates and ace Tarik Skubal.

Kevin McGonigle had two hits and one walk in three plate appearances against the Rays, boosting his OPS to 1.302 in six games.

Justin Verlander threw two innings of live batting practice, and through the work, he repeatedly questioned hitters Zach McKinstry and Matt Vierling about how they were seeing his stuff, and asked the staff about his velocity, which started at 91 mph and reached 94-95 mph range… pic.twitter.com/kNsCgMP7u7

A.J. Hinch didn’t want a discussion on defensive metrics for Kevin McGonigle on a Sunday morning. He wanted to see plays. “Watch him play,” the Tigers manager said. “And then watch him grow.”