Tigers lock up McGonigle with $150M deal

State of play: McGonigle's potential was evident from his four-hit debut on Opening Day.

• He was hitting .311 this season with six doubles, eight RBIs and only eight strikeouts headed into Wednesday's game.

Zoom out: He joins other top MLB prospects who've signed lucrative contracts early this season as teams look to buy low on young talent.

• The Pirates signed 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin last week to a nine-year deal worth a reported $140 million.

Flashback: McGonigle said he was looking forward to a long-term future in Detroit after hitting his first home run Sunday at Comerica Park.

• "I love this place already," he said.