Sal Stewart Wins NL Rookie of the Year Award

Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart won the National League Rookie of the Year award, ESPN Deportes reported Monday.

The Baseball Writers’ Association of America announced the voting results, placing Stewart ahead of New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge and St. Louis Cardinals infielder JJ Wetherholt.

Stewart Lideró La Votación Con 170 Puntos

Stewart was selected first in 20 of 30 boletas and finished with 170 points.

Sal Stewart wins the 2026 NL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD! 💪 (32 homers and 111 RBI for the Reds' star!)

Con 107 puntos y siete votos a la primera posición, Benge se ubicó en el segundo puesto tras sumar 20 vuelacercas y 22 bases robadas. Wetherholt terminó tercero con tres votos de primer lugar y 99 puntos.

Stewart Lideró Las Categorías Ofensivas De Novatos

A sus 22 años, Stewart acumuló un promedio de .263, 32 cuadrangulares, 15 estafas y 112 empujadas, dividiendo sus 162 encuentros entre la inicial, la intermedia, la antesala y el rol de bateador designado.

Sal Stewart Awarded National League Rookie of the Year

The 22-year-old led National League rookies in nearly every major offensive category. He became the 14th major leaguer overall to collect 30 home runs and 100 RBIs in a rookie season, and the first in Cincinnati franchise history to do so.

Stewart also joined a group of five rookies since 1920 to record 100 RBIs and 15 stolen bases in a single season, matching Carlos Beltrán in 1999, José Canseco in 1986, Tony Lazzeri in 1926, and Al Simmons in 1924.

ANNOUNCEMENT & REACTIONS to Sal Stewart and Kevin McGonigle winning 2026 Rookie of the Year Awards!🤩

Cuban Representation in the Award

Como el séptimo pelotero de Cuba que se alza con el galardón al Novato del Año —precedido por Randy Arozarena en 2021—, Stewart emula además a José Fernández (2013) como el único otro representante de su país en ganarlo dentro del viejo circuito.

He is only the second player from Cuba to win the award in the National League, joining pitcher José Fernández, who won with the Miami Marlins in 2013.

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