MLB Rookie of the Year Winners Announced: Tigers' Kevin McGonigle in the AL, Reds' Sal Stewart in the NL
The Baseball Writers' Association of America announced the 2026 Rookie of the Year awards on November 9: Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle won in the American League, and Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart won in the National League.
McGonigle received 28 of 30 first-place votes and 204 points, well ahead of Cleveland Guardians left-hander Parker Messick (two first-place votes, 122 points) and Boston Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle in third. He is the sixth Tiger to win the award and the first since Michael Fulmer in 2016.
Stewart received 20 first-place votes and 170 points, ahead of New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge (107) and St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (99). The 22-year-old played all 162 games, batting .263 with 32 home runs, 112 RBIs and 15 stolen bases. He is the ninth Reds winner and the first since Jonathan India in 2021. Both clubs receive an extra pick after the first round of the 2027 draft under the Prospect Promotion Incentive. Ballots were cast before the postseason, and awards week continues with the Manager of the Year announcement on November 10.
(Source: Baseball Writers' Association of America)
Source: Baseball Writers' Association of America
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