Mets’ Carson Benge finishes second to Reds star for NL Rookie of the Year

Carson Benge finished second to Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart in voting for National League Rookie of the Year, missing out on the top award despite a strong debut season. Benge’s performance was among the best by a Mets rookie, and his late-season improvement helped put him in contention.

Stewart received 20 first-place votes, while Benge received seven and JJ Wetherholt three; Mets pitcher Nolan McLean placed fourth. Stewart hit .263 with 32 home runs and 112 runs batted in. Benge hit .282 with 20 home runs, 65 runs batted in and 22 stolen bases, and led National League right fielders with 10 assists; he also recorded an .878 on-base-plus-slugging mark over the final two months.