Rookie Sal Stewart has energized Cincinnati Reds fans by hitting his 25th home run of the season during a 6-4 victory over the Athletics, breaking a tie with Joey Votto. With this achievement, he is now 13 home runs away from matching Frank Robinson’s rookie record of 38 set in 1956. Stewart, a versatile 22-year-old infielder, is on pace for 35 home runs this season. His performance has come in significantly fewer games and at-bats than Votto’s rookie year.
