Complete Reds' Rookie of the Year history as Sal Stewart inches closer to 2026 award

Sal Stewart is on pace to become the ninth Cincinnati Reds player to win the National League Rookie of the Year award, with his strong August performance putting him ahead of St. Louis Cardinals infielder JJ Wetherholt in the voting race. Through the Reds' final six games of the 2026 season, Stewart leads all NL rookies with 32 home runs and 110 RBI while ranking in the top five in several other offensive categories and earning an All-Star selection. Previous Reds Rookie of the Year winners include Hall of Famers Frank Robinson (1956) and Pete Rose (1963), as well as Johnny Bench (1968), Tommy Helms (1966), Pat Zachary (1976), and Chris Sabo (1988).

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