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Ivory CoastKevin McGonigle and Sal Stewart Win MLB Rookie of the Year Awards
Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle and Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart took home AL and NL Rookie of the Year honors on Monday.
McGonigle Dominates the AL Voting
Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle took home the American League Rookie of the Year award on Monday night. The 22 year old left handed hitter put up impressive numbers in his first full season, earning 28 out of 30 first place votes from the Baseball Writers Association of America.
McGonigle split his time between third base and shortstop. He finished fifth in the league in both hits and walks. The last rookie to finish in the top five of both categories was Ted Williams back in 1939. McGonigle batted .278 with 18 home runs, 12 stolen bases, 95 walks, and 97 runs scored. His 168 hits tied for the most among all rookies, and he led the AL with 7.1 Baseball Reference wins above replacement.
Stewart Makes History in Cincinnati
In the National League, Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart earned the top rookie honor. The 22 year old received 20 of the 30 first place votes after delivering big power numbers for Cincinnati.
Stewart hit .263 with 32 home runs and 112 RBIs. His 112 RBIs ranked third overall in the majors. He became the first rookie in Reds history to hit 30 home runs and drive in 100 runs. Stewart added 15 stolen bases, making him just the fifth rookie in history to reach 100 RBIs and 15 steals in a single season.
A Strong Class of Contenders
Both winners topped a deep group of young players across baseball. Cleveland Guardians starter Parker Messick received the other two first place votes in the AL after getting 12 wins with a 2.56 ERA over 186 1/3 innings. Boston Red Sox starter Payton Tolle finished as the third AL finalist after posting a 3.03 ERA with 171 strikeouts in 148 2/3 innings. White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami also picked up two second place votes.
In the NL voting, New York Mets right fielder Carson Benge earned seven first place votes. Benge hit .282 and became the first Mets rookie to post a 20/20 season. St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt got three first place votes after hitting 17 home runs with 14 steals. Other rookies like Carter Jansen, Travis Bazanna, Chase DeLauter, TJ Rumfield, Logan Henderson, and Nolan McLean also stood out during the season.
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