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JJ Wetherholt shares top spot in NL Rookie of the Year poll

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

JJ Wetherholt shares top spot in NL Rookie of the Year poll

Summary

Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt is tied for first place in the latest National League Rookie of the Year poll, receiving 144 total vote points and 19 first-place votes. He shares this position with Sal Stewart of the Cincinnati Reds, who has 144 vote points and 17 first-place votes. Wetherholt's strong season includes 4.2 bWAR, while Stewart has 1.7 bWAR. Both players are crucial to their respective teams, as the award race heats up with Nolan McLean from the Mets in third place. Wetherholt needs to maintain his performance as the season progresses to secure the award.

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Key Details

•Wetherholt tied with Sal Stewart in NL ROY poll on August 5, 2026.
•Wetherholt has posted 4.2 bWAR this season over 420 at-bats.
•Stewart leads MLB with 86 RBIs despite a lower bWAR.
•Both rookies are pivotal to their teams' success in the season's final stretch.
•Wetherholt needs strong finishes to compete with Stewart and McLean.

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