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OVERLOOKED: Carson Benge is the NL Rookie of the YEAR! | Only Rookie to Join the 20/20 Club in 2026
Carson Benge’s historic 20/20 rookie campaign injects new life into the NL Rookie of the Year debate, putting serious pressure on Sal Stewart’s perceived frontrunner status.
Could Benge’s all-around impact tip the scales against Stewart’s eye-popping home run and RBI totals?
Ryan Finkelstein breaks down Benge’s latest milestone for the New York Mets, recaps his clutch performance in a wild back-and-forth matchup against the Washington Nationals, and compares key metrics—WRC+, WAR, OPS—to highlight why Benge’s case deserves a deeper look.
As the regular season comes to a close, Finkelstein…
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