Jordan Walker has climbed to the top of the National League RBI leaderboard, tying Cincinnati Reds third baseman Sal Stewart at 94 RBI apiece as of Thursday, August 20, 2026. The Cardinals outfielder, who is active and contributing in St. Louis's regular season push, now shares the NL's most prominent offensive counting-stat crown after Stewart had previously held the lead outright.
What Happened: Walker Matches Stewart at 94 RBI
Walker's climb to the top of the NL RBI standings is a significant individual milestone for the 2026 regular season. Stewart, of the Cincinnati Reds, had been the sole NL leader before Walker drew even. The two are now deadlocked, separated by no margin whatsoever — a two-player tie for the most runs batted in across the entire National League.
Impact: Cardinals Have the NL's Co-RBI Leader
For St. Louis, having an active roster player sitting at the top of a major offensive leaderboard in late August is a concrete, numbers-backed storyline. Walker's 94 RBI in 2026 represents a substantial leap from his 2025 output of 41 RBI across 111 games [verified player stats], underscoring how much his production has grown in the current season.
What We Know
- Jordan Walker and Sal Stewart (Cincinnati Reds) are tied for the NL RBI lead at 94.
- Walker is on the active roster and playing.
- His rookie eligibility expired in 2023, making this a milestone for an established big leaguer.
- There are no current active hitting streaks on record for Walker, making the RBI total a season-long accumulation rather than a product of a recent hot run.
- The leaderboard update was recorded on August 20, 2026.
The race for the NL RBI title is now a two-man contest heading into the final weeks of the regular season. Whether Walker can separate himself from Stewart is one of the individual storylines worth tracking as September approaches.
