Sal Stewart's Record-Breaking Start

0:00It's April 21st. This is MLB News today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. Cincinnati Red's rookie South Stewart is lighting up the majors at just 22 years old. In his first 23 games, he smashed eight home runs, five doubles, and swiped five bases. That puts him on pace for 56 homers, 35 doubles, and 35 steals over a full season if he keeps it up. He's got one of the most mature approaches at the plate. Starring balls the other way with consistency and punishing mistakes with power to left field. Beyond the stats, Stewart brings real fire and leadership to the clubhouse, making him a standout even among vets. Fans and analysts are buzzing, with MLB.com's Anthony Kastraven's calling him the early frontrunner for National League Rookie of the Year. The Reds haven't had a winner since Jonathan India back in 2021, so this hot start has everyone hyped. Flashline sits at 289 over 388 slash 639, with elite walk rates, barrel percentages, and

1:02expected stats, backing it all up. No fluke here. He's top five in homers, OPS, and RBIs already, even drawing walks almost as often as strikeouts. Right now, Stewart's leading the pack, though young arms like Nolan McClaim could challenge later. For the Reds, this pace means big things ahead as he keeps building momentum, game by game.