Reds' Sal Stewart gets a major boost from his peers in NL Rookie of the Year push

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart was named a finalist for the MLB Players Choice Awards Outstanding Rookie Award, competing against St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt and Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield. Stewart played all 162 games this season and led NL rookies with 32 home runs and 111 RBIs while posting a .263/.330/.457 slash line with 15 stolen bases. The recognition from his peers suggests Stewart is positioned favorably in the race for the NL Rookie of the Year award, despite some critics pointing to his lower Wins Above Replacement statistics compared to other rookie contenders.

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