Drake Baldwin and Nick Kurtz Named 2025 MLB Rookies of the Year
TL;DR
Drake Baldwin of the Atlanta Braves won the 2025 National League Rookie of the Year, earning his team a bonus draft pick in 2026 due to his full-season performance and awards. Baldwin, a top prospect, excelled offensively and contributed significantly despite some defensive criticisms. The award also impacted team and player service time considerations, notably benefiting Cade Horton and Caleb Durbin in their career timelines.
- Drake Baldwin Wins National League Rookie Of The Year, Earns Braves PPI Pick MLB Trade Rumors
- A's Kurtz, Braves' Baldwin named rookies of year ESPN
- Kurtz (unanimous!) finishes 1st, Wilson 2nd in AL ROY voting MLB.com
- Nick Kurtz, Drake Baldwin win Rookie of the Year as MLB hands out 2025 awards USA Today
- Braves catcher Drake Baldwin named 2025 NL Rookie of the Year Yahoo Sports
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