Carson Benge Takes Second Place in 2026 NL Rookie of the Year Voting

New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge finished as runner-up for the 2026 NL Rookie of the Year award, collecting seven first-place votes and 107 total points. Benge slashed .282/.330/.457 with 20 home runs, 65 RBIs, 22 stolen bases, and 168 hits (7th in MLB). He accumulated 4.3 fWAR over a strong 20/20 campaign, ranking 15th in batting average among qualified hitters while displaying impressive defense with 10 outfield assists.