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Cincinnati Reds Star Sal Stewart Slighted in Rookie Rankings
Sal Stewart ranked 6th by Bleacher Report and 20th by Baseball America despite historic 2026 season.
In brief
Sal Stewart ranked 6th by Bleacher Report and 20th by Baseball America despite historic 2026 season. Sal Stewart, Cincinnati Reds rookie, ranked 6th by Bleacher Report and 20th by Baseball America despite hitting 30+ home runs and 112 RBIs in 2026. Originally reported by Cincinnati Reds On SI.
Sal Stewart's 2026 Season
Sal Stewart had one of the best rookie campaigns in Cincinnati Reds history.
Bleacher Report Ranking
Bleacher Report ranked Sal Stewart 6th-best rookie in 2026 despite his dominance.
Bleacher Report's Reasoning
Bleacher Report cited Stewart's lack of elite glove and base value as reasons for low ranking.
Stewart's Performance
Stewart hit over 30 home runs with 112 RBIs and was one of best hitters with runners in scoring position.
Baseball America Ranking
Baseball America ranked Sal Stewart 20th on their Top 50 Graduated MLB Prospects list.
Players Ahead of Stewart
Konnor Griffin, Kevin McGonigle, Payton Tolle, and JJ Wetherholt ranked ahead of Sal.
Questionable Selections
Bryce Eldridge, Travis Bazzana, Walbert Urena, and Joe Mack ranked ahead of Stewart.
Stewart's Ceiling
Baseball America listed Stewart's upside as 'All-Star 1st Basemen' he already earned in 2026.
Stewart's Recognition
Stewart should be frontrunner for National League Rookie of the Year Award.
The essence
Sal Stewart, Cincinnati Reds rookie, ranked 6th by Bleacher Report and 20th by Baseball America despite hitting 30+ home runs and 112 RBIs in 2026.
