Carson Benge Was ROBBED...
16 min
Josh Burn dives into detail about how Mets rookie Carson Benge finished 2nd in NL Rookie of the Year voting to Reds slugger Sal Stewart, despite more than double Stewart's WAR. Sal Stewart won 2026 National League Rookie of the Year with 170 points and 20 of 30 first-place votes, riding 32 home runs and 112 RBI. Carson Benge got 107 points and 7 first-place votes. Benge led Stewart in batting average (.282 to .263), on-base percentage (.346 to .330) and Baseball Reference WAR (4.3 to 1.8). Benge hit .143 through April 20 before a comeback that made him the first Mets rookie with 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases. He also passed Pete Alonso for the Mets rookie hits record, finishing with 168. The Mets finished 74-88, and the second place finish cost them a first round pick under the Prospect Promotion Incentive. Nolan McLean finished 4th with 70 points. --- Mets Digest is a YouTube Channel that covers all the latest news, trades, reports, and rumors regarding the New York Mets. We provide comprehensive coverage on topics such as game highlights, player performances, and in-depth analysis of team strategies. Our channel features discussions on key players like Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, Bo Bichette, and Kodai Senga, as well as insights from Manager Andy Green and General Manager David Stearns. Stay tuned for all the exciting updates and engaging content on everything Mets! Have you ever wanted to break into sports media as a write or content creator? Apply to join the Digest Media team today here: https://digestmedia.ca/join-us/ for_digest_redistribution --- MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Free Agency, MLB Draft, World Series Predictions, Fantasy Baseball Tips, MLB Betting Odds, MLB Jersey Review, Player Performance Breakdown, Baseball Analytics, MLB Highlights, MLB News Update, MLB Stats, MLB Roster Moves, MLB Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
