# 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.
- Title: Cincinnati Reds Star Sal Stewart Slighted in Rookie Rankings
- Summary: Sal Stewart ranked 6th by Bleacher Report and 20th by Baseball America despite historic 2026 season. Sal Stewart, Cincinnati Reds rookie, ranked 6th by…
- Keywords: sal stewart, cincinnati reds, baseball america, bleacher report, rookie rankings, mlb, 2026 season, national league rookie of the year, sports, Cincinnati, Reds, Star
- Source: Cincinnati Reds On SI — https://si.com/mlb/reds/onsi/cincinnati-reds-star-sal-stewart-slighted-again-in-latest-rookie-rankings-01m5ft5pgs4p
- Published: 2026-10-21T22:29:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sal stewart, cincinnati reds, baseball america, bleacher report, rookie rankings, mlb, 2026 season, national league rookie of the year, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.