Rosenthal backs Sal Stewart for NL Rookie of the Year

He entered September with 31 homers and 105 RBIs

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 41 min read

Why Sal Stewart’s old-school numbers should make him NL Rookie of the Year. Column, unlocked and free to read: https://t Via @Ken_Rosenthal on X

What happened: Stewart's candidacy rests on power and run production that stand out even as advanced metrics offer a less dominant view. He was named the National League's Rookie of the Month for August.

Why it matters: The vote tests how much weight awards voters give traditional counting stats when WAR points elsewhere. September performance can still influence the final comparison before ballots are cast.

By the numbers: Stewart entered September with 31 home runs and 105 RBIs. He hit .304 with an .879 OPS, eight homers and 21 RBIs in August.

What to watch: Watch whether Stewart adds to his home-run and RBI totals through the regular-season finish.

Sources

@Ken_Rosenthal 2026-09-04T20:01:41.768435+00:00

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