"Braves catcher Drake Baldwin is the 2025 National League Rookie of the Year, the Baseball Writers Association of America announced. Cade Horton of the Cubs and Caleb Durbin of the Brewers finished second and third in the voting, respectively. Baldwin's win will net Atlanta a bonus draft pick after the first round in 2026, via the Prospect Promotion Incentive. More to come."
"Baldwin's win will net Atlanta a bonus draft pick after the first round in 2026, via the Prospect Promotion Incentive."
Drake Baldwin, catcher for the Atlanta Braves, won the 2025 National League Rookie of the Year award as determined by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Cade Horton of the Chicago Cubs finished second in the voting and Caleb Durbin of the Milwaukee Brewers finished third. Baldwin's honor qualifies the Braves for a supplemental bonus draft pick after the first round of the 2026 draft under the Prospect Promotion Incentive. The additional pick provides Atlanta with extra draft capital tied directly to Baldwin's successful rookie season and the club's prospect development outcome.
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