Reds infielder Sal Stewart wins NL Rookie of the Year
The gist
Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart, 22, won the NL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year with 170 points.
He led NL rookies in homers and RBI, though analysts question his all-around value.
How it unfolded
- Mar 26, 2026On Opening Day, Stewart was hit on the left wrist by a 110.2 mph Roman Anthony line drive but stayed in the game and made Reds rookie history.
- Jul 9, 2026Stewart and teammate Chase Burns were named to the National League All-Star roster via the Player Ballot, the first selection for both.
- Nov 4, 2026Stewart, JJ Wetherholt and Carson Benge were named finalists for the 2026 NL Rookie of the Year.
Key terms
- NL
- The older of the two leagues that make up Major League Baseball, founded in 1876.
- RBI
- A baseball statistic crediting a batter when a play lets a run score.
- WAR
- A sabermetric baseball statistic estimating how many extra wins a player contributes over a replacement-level player.
Source: Wikipedia