New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge has been named a finalist for the National League Rookie of the Year award following a historic debut season. On September 19, 2026, Benge broke the Mets' single-season rookie hits record, collecting his 156th hit in a 10-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field. The 22-year-old was doused with Gatorade by teammates after the milestone, capping a campaign that saw him emerge as one of the league's most productive first-year players.
Carson Benge Named NL Rookie of the Year Finalist After Record-Breaking Season
