McGonigle, Stewart claim Rookie of the Year honors

The Tigers' Kevin McGonigle earned the AL Rookie of the Year Award thanks to an all-around excellent season, while the Reds' Sal Stewart won a spirited race in the NL on the strength of his prolific power hitting.

Not every Rookie of the Year season is created equal. Let's rank every winner, dating back to the honor's inception in 1947.

Here's a team-by-team breakdown of the winners of each of the Baseball Writers' Association of America's major year-end awards.

The Rookie of the Year Award only covers the present season. Let's shift our focus to the long haul: Which 2026 freshmen have the greatest long-term value?

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