Cincinnati Reds non-roster invitee Sal Stewart walks with Barry Larkin between fields at the Cincinnati Reds Player Development Complex in Goodyear, Ariz., on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Cincinnati Enquirer-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Reds Prospect Named Southern League Player of the Week

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By Greg Kuffner | Last updated May 26, 2025 12:59 PM ET

Cincinnati Reds prospect Sal Stewart has been named the Southern League Player of the Week. From May 20 to May 25, Stewart hit .400 with a 1.124 OPS. He had 10 hits, including a home run and three RBis during that time.

The 21-year-old is slashing 331/.392/.479 with 19 extra-base hits this season for Double-A Chattanooga.

Reds manager Terry Francona had high praise for Stewart in spring training.

He’s a very advanced hitter," Francona said. "I don’t know when it is but he’s going to be a good Major League hitter. I firmly believe that."

It wouldn't be surprising to see Stewart promoted to Triple-A Louisville soon.

You can see the full announcement below:

Sal Stewart named Southern League Player of the Week❗

The #Reds #3 Prospect currently leads the Southern League in batting average, hits, & doubles. pic.twitter.com/P90BuF7huK
— Chattanooga Lookouts (@ChattLookouts) May 26, 2025