
Sal Stewart’s Breakout Season Propels Reds Rookie Race
At 22, Sal Stewart is rewriting the rookie record books with 31 homers and 105 RBIs, a performance that has vaulted him to the top of fantasy baseball draft boards.
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At 22, Sal Stewart is rewriting the rookie record books with 31 homers and 105 RBIs, a performance that has vaulted him to the top of fantasy baseball draft boards.

The 2026 rookie season has already been marked as one of the most prolific in recent memory, with a historic influx of Top 101 prospects making their major‑league debuts.

A clash between the St. Louis Cardinals’ defensive standout J.J. Wetherholt and the Cincinnati Reds’ power‑hitting rookie Sal Stewart highlights how baseball’s newest award race balances analytics with fan‑driven narratives.
The Atlanta Braves avoided a sweep against the New York Yankees with a dramatic extra-inning victory, while the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres posted decisive wins in a busy week of play.

The 2026 Topps Chrome set brings a fresh wave of anticipation, with details on where to purchase, pricing tiers, special inserts and the rookie class that collectors are watching.

Gavin Kelly’s .382 batting average, 19 home runs and 63 RBIs earned him a place on the U.S. roster for the first ever World Collegiate Baseball Championship, where he will join teammates under coach Dan Hartleb and face off against Korea, Chinese Taipei and Japan.

Gavin Kelly, a sophomore at West Virginia University, has been selected to represent Team USA in the first ever World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Taiwan, a tournament that will showcase elite collegiate talent from around the globe.

The Yellow Jackets celebrate an unprecedented sweep of first‑team All‑American selections, with Burress breaking the career record and the squad dominating offensive metrics.

Three Georgia Tech standouts — Jarren Advincula, Drew Burress and Vahn Lackey — have been selected to the College Baseball Foundation All‑America team, underscoring a season of record‑breaking performances and historic firsts for the program.

Both teams have fought through adversity to reach the College World Series, setting the stage for a high‑stakes matchup that pits West Virginia's resilient spirit against North Carolina's seasoned campaign.

For the first time in school history, five Georgia Tech baseball players have been recognized as All-America by the American Baseball Coaches Association, highlighting a breakthrough season that includes record-breaking performances and national acclaim.

A look at the record‑breaking performances of Drew Burress, Jarren Advincula, Vahn Lackey, Ryan Zuckerman and Carson Kerce, and the national recognition they received from the NCBWA and Perfect Game.

Five Georgia Tech baseball players have been named First‑Team All‑Southeast Region by the American Baseball Coaches Association, tying a program record and setting new milestones.