There's no denying the hype surrounding Sal Stewart. After a recent promotion to Triple-A Louisville back in July, the No. 1 prospect in the Cincinnati Reds farm system is now on the cusp of the big leagues. With the Reds on the outside of the NL Wild Card chase, having Stewart's bat in the lineup could be the difference between a trip to the postseason and sitting at home in October.
Stewart has been hitting the cover off the ball since landing in the Derby City. In 26 games with the Louisville Bats, Stewart is hitting .