# Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle, Reds’ Sal Stewart Win 2026 MLB Rookie Of The Year Awards

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/tigers-kevin-mcgonigle-reds-sal-stewart-win-2026-mlb-rookie-of-the-year-awards/
- Published: 2026-11-10T04:10:41+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T22:54:30+00:00
- Original publisher: The Daily Caller (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://dailycaller.com/2026/11/09/detroit-tigers-kevin-mcgonigle-cincinnati-reds-sal-stewart-rookie-of-the-year-mlb
- Topics: Politics

## Key points

- McGonigle won the AL Rookie of the Year award.
- Stewart took the NL honour with 20 first-place votes.
- McGonigle received 28 of 30 first-place votes.

## Summary

Detroit Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle won the American League Rookie of the Year award, while Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart received the National League honour. Their wins recognise two different strengths and mark a major achievement in their first seasons in the majors.

McGonigle, a left-handed hitter from Pennsylvania, was praised for his plate discipline and consistency, avoiding the prolonged slumps often seen among rookies. He received 28 of 30 first-place votes. Stewart, noted for his power and run production, earned 20 first-place votes and was described as a key contributor to the Reds’ line-up.

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