Sal Stewart is Cincinnati’s strongest candidate for individual honors after a standout rookie season, putting him in the mix for National League Rookie of the Year. Elly De La Cruz and Chase Burns also have award opportunities, including All-MLB consideration.

By the Numbers
  • Stewart, 22, hit .263 with a .787 OPS, 32 home runs and 112 RBIs in 162 games.
  • He led NL rookies in home runs, RBIs, extra-base hits (57) and total bases (285).
  • De La Cruz hit .283 with 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in 143 games.
  • Burns went 15-3 with a 2.86 ERA and 185 strikeouts in 154⅓ innings.
Yes, But

Stewart faces competition from Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt and Mets rookies Carson Benge and Nolan McLean. His historic power production strengthens his case: all nine previous rookies to reach 30 home runs and 100 RBIs since the award began in 1947 went on to win Rookie of the Year.

What's Next

Rookie of the Year finalists are set to be announced Nov. 2, with the winners revealed Nov. 9. All-MLB honors and the Cy Young Award will be announced Nov. 11; the NL MVP follows Nov. 12.

Bottom Line

Despite Cincinnati’s disappointing season, Stewart’s rare rookie power numbers give the Reds a credible shot at major recognition—and De La Cruz and Burns add more potential award interest.