Sal Stewart

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Cincinnati Reds · First Base

Age 226' 1" · 224 lbsBats Right

#12 Current#156 Preseason#29 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

Fresh off a full 2026 season as Cincinnati's primary first baseman, this 22-year-old brings intriguing upside backed by a track record of consistent minor league excellence across multiple levels. His 315 at-bats produced respectable power with 15 home runs and solid run production (57 RBI, 44 runs), while his 11 stolen bases suggest emerging speed tools that could develop further. The batting average sits at a modest .254, which represents his primary fantasy concern as he continues adjusting to major league pitching, though his youth and awards pedigree indicate room for improvement in all categories. Fantasy managers should view Stewart as a speculative play with meaningful power and speed potential if his hit tool progresses, though he carries bust risk if his strikeouts remain elevated and he fails to improve his average above the .255-.260 range.

News Updates

Sal Stewart hits third straight game with solo homer
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart extended his home run streak to three consecutive games Sunday, going 2-for-5 with a solo shot against Chicago. The hot streak has elevated Stewart's fantasy value as he provides consistent power production down the stretch.
Aug 31, 2026
Stewart reaches 30 HRs, 100 RBIs in rookie season
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart achieved a 30-homer, 100-RBI rookie campaign, joining rare company in franchise history. This accomplishment puts Stewart in strong contention for National League Rookie of the Year honors heading into the final month of the season.
Aug 30, 2026
Sal Stewart reaches 20-home run milestone
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart reached the 20-home run mark with a three-run blast in Sunday's 9-6 victory over the Rockies. The power surge continues to establish Stewart as a productive fantasy contributor in the middle of the Reds' lineup during a competitive season.
Jul 20, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2025	Cincinnati Reds	18	58	55	.255	5	8	11	0	15	.293	.545	.838
2026	Cincinnati Reds	146	632	559	.267	31	107	80	15	134	.337	.478	.815
Career	Totals	164	690	614	.265	36	115	91	15	149	.333	.484	.817

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2022	ACL Reds	8	28	24	.292	0	5	5	0	5	.393	.458	.851
2023	2 teams▼	117	518	426	.275	12	71	71	15	77	.396	.415	.811
2024	Dayton Dragons	80	338	280	.279	8	46	54	10	57	.391	.454	.845
2025	2 teams▼	118	494	437	.309	20	80	78	17	77	.383	.524	.907
Career	Totals	323	1378	1167	.289	40	202	208	42	216	.390	.466	.856

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg90.2 mph

Max EV111.4 mph

Launch Angle12.9°

Barrel %12.7%

K %21.2%

Hard Hit %40.7%

Sprint Speed26.6 ft/s

Bat Speed72.1 mph

Whiff %26.9%

Chase %31.0%

xBA0.258

xSLG0.480

xwOBA0.351

GB%44.2%

FB%29.3%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2025

Cincinnati Reds

.255

.293

.545

.838

2026

Cincinnati Reds

146

632

559

.267

107

134

.337

.478

.815

Career

Totals

164

690

614

.265

115

149

.333

.484

.817

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2022

ACL Reds

.292

.393

.458

.851

2023

2 teams▼

117

518

426

.275

.396

.415

.811

2024

Dayton Dragons

338

280

.279

.391

.454

.845

2025

2 teams▼

118

494

437

.309

.383

.524

.907

Career

Totals

323

1378

1167

.289

202

208

216

.390

.466

.856