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Sal Stewart named National League Rookie of the Year

In 2024, when Paul Skenes won National League Rookie of the Year, Jackson Chourio finished as one of the NL’s three finalists. In 2025, Caleb Durbin made it back-to-back years with a Brewers finalist as Drake Baldwin took home the…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 1:24 AM
Sal Stewart named National League Rookie of the Year
Key Things to Know
  • Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart has been named the National League Rookie of the Year.
  • Stewart earned 20 first-place votes and 170 points after hitting 32 home runs and 112 RBIs.
  • Carson Benge of the Mets finished second with 107 points, followed by Cardinals second baseman J.J. Wetherholt with 99.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart has won the National League Rookie of the Year award, receiving 20 first-place votes and 170 total points. Stewart secured the honor after hitting 32 home runs and driving in 112 runs during the regular season, finishing ahead of fellow finalists Carson Benge and J.J. Wetherholt.

New York Mets right fielder Carson Benge finished second in the voting with 107 points, while St. Louis Cardinals second baseman J.J. Wetherholt came in third with 99 points. Milwaukee Brewers rookie pitcher Logan Henderson also received down-ballot votes, earning five total votes, while Kevin McGonigle won the American League Rookie of the Year award.

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