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Reds' Sal Stewart Sets MLB Record Dating Back to 1900
The 22-year-old slugger is off to a historic start to the 2026 season.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:49am
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Sal Stewart's explosive start to the 2026 season has the young Reds slugger breaking records and capturing the imagination of baseball fans.Cincinnati TodayCincinnati Reds outfielder Sal Stewart has made history by becoming the youngest player since at least 1900 to reach base safely at least three times in each of his team's first four games of the season. The 22-year-old phenom has been on a tear to start the year, recording multiple hits and walks in each of the Reds' first four contests.
Why it matters
Stewart's record-setting start is a testament to his immense talent and potential. As one of the Reds' top young prospects, his early-season dominance has the team and its fans excited about the future, with hopes that the young slugger can help lead the franchise back to the playoffs.
The details
Through the Reds' first four games, Stewart has recorded at least one hit and two walks in each contest. In the season opener, he went 3-for-4 with two doubles. He followed that up with a 2-for-4 game that included a home run and a walk. In the third game, Stewart went 2-for-2 with a double and two walks. And in Monday night's 2-0 win over the Pirates, he notched a single and two more walks.
- On March 31, 2026, Sal Stewart became the youngest player since at least 1900 to reach base safely at least three times in each of his team's first four games of the season.
- Stewart is 22 years and 113 days old.
The players
Sal Stewart
A 22-year-old outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds who is off to a historic start to the 2026 MLB season.
Cincinnati Reds
The Major League Baseball team that Sal Stewart plays for, based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
What they’re saying
“Sal Stewart is hitting as if brought down from a different league.”
— Sarah Langs, MLB.com reporter
The takeaway
Sal Stewart's historic start to the 2026 season has Reds fans excited about the team's future. As one of the organization's top young talents, the 22-year-old slugger is proving he can compete at the highest level and could be a key piece in the Reds' push to return to the playoffs.
