The New York Mets saw Carson Benge have a great rookie season, and he thinks he deserves some hardware. "I don't know (Sal Stewart), but he seems like a great dude," Benge told the New York Post's Mike Puma.
New York Mets rookie Carson Benge stated he believes he deserves to win the Rookie of the Year award following an impressive debut campaign. Benge acknowledged fellow contender Sal Stewart as a strong candidate, but expressed confidence that his contributions across all facets of the game make him deserving of the honor.
Stewart hit 32 home runs and finished third in MLB in RBIs, making him a heavy favorite according to Baseball Now. However, the writer notes Benge distinguished himself defensively with an elite outfield arm ranking in the 100th percentile, alongside a .282 batting average, 20 home runs, and 22 stolen bases.
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