Sal Stewart Wins NL Rookie Of The Year
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Key Points:
- Reds first baseman Sal Stewart won the National League Rookie of the Year award, earning Cincinnati a 2027 draft pick via the Prospect Promotion Incentive.
- Stewart received 20 of 30 first-place votes and was the only NL rookie to rank in the top five on every ballot, edging out Mets outfielder Carson Benge and Cardinals infielder JJ Wetherholt.
- Stewart led NL rookies with 700 plate appearances, hitting .263/.330/.457 with 32 home runs and 112 RBIs, significantly outpacing other rookies in key offensive categories.
- Despite strong counting stats, Stewart's WAR was lower than some competitors due to Cincinnati's hitter-friendly park and his limited defensive value, but voters prioritized his power production.
- Stewart is the Reds' second Rookie of the Year this decade and the ninth in franchise history, tying them with the Athletics for fourth-most ROY winners among MLB teams.
