Reds infielder Sal Stewart nears rare rookie RBI record

Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart enters September as a primary contender for the National League Rookie of the Year award. Stewart leads all of Major League Baseball with 104 RBIs through the end of August, positioning him to potentially join Ted Williams and Walt Dropo as one of the few rookies to lead their league in the category. Williams accomplished this feat in 1939 with 145 RBIs, while Dropo followed in 1950 with 144. While surpassing those historical totals is unlikely, Stewart maintains a five-RBI lead over other league leaders like Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker. The rookie infielder has recorded 30 home runs and a.265 batting average throughout the 2026 season. Stewart now aims to maintain his current pace through the remainder of the schedule to secure the league-leading RBI total.

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