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Mets' Carson Benge named finalist for NL Rookie of the Year award
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- Mets' Carson Benge named finalist for NL Rookie of the Year award
After a special rookie season, including becoming the Mets rookie hit leader, Carson Benge is being recognized for his performance.
Benge was named a finalist for the National League Rookie of the Year Award on Monday night.
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The 23-year-old dazzled in his first season in Queens, hitting .282 with a .776 OPS over 156 games. He became the first Mets rookie to record a 20-20 season, finishing with 20 home runs and 22 stolen bases, in addition to his 22 doubles, three triples, and 65 RBI.
Not only did Benge impress at the plate, he was one of the best defenders in baseball. He was worth seven DRS and one OAA, plus he recorded 10 outfield assists (tied for sixth in MLB) and had a .982 fielding percentage.
Overall, Benge finished his rookie season with a 4.3 WAR.
The two other finalists for NL ROY are the Cincinnati Reds' Sal Stewartand the St. Louis Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt.
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For those comparing stats, Stewart hit .263 with 32 home runs, 25 doubles, and 111 RBI, posting a 1.8 WAR. Wetherholt owned just a .242 batting average with 17 homers, 15 doubles, and 51 RBI, but was strong on defense with a .996 fielding percentage over 131 games to give him a 4.5 WAR.
The NL Rookie of the Year winner, voted by the BBWAA, will be announced on Monday, Nov. 9.
