2026 MLB Rookie of the Year Award winners
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Key Points:
- McGonigle led the AL in plate appearances with 707 during his rookie season, posting an .806 OPS, 18 home runs, 72 RBIs, and 12 steals, while also excelling defensively with +10 defensive runs saved.
- Stewart had a standout rookie year in the NL, playing all 162 games across three infield positions and hitting 32 home runs, becoming the first NL rookie with 30-plus homers since 2019.
- McGonigle is the sixth Tigers player to win Rookie of the Year and the first Detroit position player since 1978, leading the AL with a 7.1 bWAR and showcasing exceptional plate discipline and defensive versatility at age 21.
- Stewart, drafted 32nd overall in 2022, is the ninth Reds player to win Rookie of the Year, joining elite company by hitting 30 homers and driving in 112 RBIs, marking a rare 30-homer, 100-RBI rookie season.
- Both McGonigle and Stewart were selected as 2026 All-Stars and have earned the highest individual rookie honor, highlighting their significant impact as young players in Major League Baseball.
