Carson Benge Finishes Second in NL Rookie of the Year Voting

New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge secured the runner-up position in the 2026 NL Rookie of the Year balloting, finishing behind Sal Stewart. Benge's strong rookie season, marked by impressive offensive and defensive contributions, earned him seven first-place votes. He led NL rookies with 168 hits and ranked highly in average, home runs, RBI, and stolen bases, while also being a Gold Glove finalist.