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Slugging Reds first baseman Sal Stewart takes NL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year
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Key Points:
- Cincinnati Reds’ first baseman Sal Stewart was named the National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year after hitting 32 home runs and driving in 112 runs.
- Stewart is the ninth Reds player to win the award, joining notable past winners such as Jonathan India and Johnny Bench.
- He is also the ninth first baseman to receive the honor in the National League, following players like Pete Alonso and Ryan Howard.
- Stewart was the only player to appear on all 30 ballots, securing the award with a total of 170 points based on a weighted voting system.
- Ballots were cast prior to postseason play, with votes from two writers representing each National League city contributing to the final tally.
