Kevin McGonigle and Sal Stewart win Rookie of the Year Awards
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Last updated Nov 10, 2026
Kevin McGonigle of the Detroit Tigers and Sal Stewart of the Cincinnati Reds have been awarded the American League and National League Rookie of the Year Awards, respectively. McGonigle led the A.L. with 7.1 bWAR and posted a.278/.376/.430 batting line. He secured 28 first-place votes, with Cleveland’s Parker Messick finishing second. Stewart received 20 first-place votes in the N.L. voting, ahead of second-place Carson Benge. These accolades highlight their standout performances during the 2026 season.
- •McGonigle received 28 first-place votes in A.L. voting.
- •Stewart led N.L. voting with 20 first-place votes.
- •McGonigle has a.278 batting average and 7.1 bWAR.
- •Parker Messick was second in A.L. votes.
- •The Texas Rangers have never had an N.L. Rookie of the Year.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — McGonigle, Stewart win ROY Awards
"Kevin McGonigle and Sal Stewart have been named the A.L. and N.L. Rookies of the Year
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