""I'm definitely open to it," said Stewart, noting how well the organization has treated him to this point in his career. "...I'm open to it because they took a chance on me when I was young, and I want to do it for this city. This city means a lot to me, and they've become my family.""
"Stewart has done nothing but hit since being called to the majors as a 21-year-old late last season, with a batting line of .311/.393/.649 and an 11.9% walk rate."
"He shouldn't be expected to sustain those Aaron Judge/Kyle Schwarber-esque levels, but plenty of big league hitters aren't physically capable of even fluking their way into that type of batted-ball quality over a stretch of 24 games."
"Suffice it to say, Stewart looks the part of a middle-of-the-order slugger - precisely the type of hitter Cincinnati has struggled to develop in recent years."
Sal Stewart, a young slugger for the Reds, is open to discussing a long-term contract. President Nick Krall has shown mutual interest, though substantial talks have not yet occurred. Stewart has excelled since his major league debut, boasting impressive statistics including seven homers and a .311 batting average. His strong batted-ball metrics suggest he has the potential to be a key hitter for the team, filling a gap in their lineup. Stewart's connection to the city and organization is evident in his desire to stay long-term.
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