Drake Baldwin

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Drake Baldwin's rapid rise has been nothing short of remarkable. Winning the NL Rookie of the Year as a catcher is a rare feat, and he did it with both offensive production and defensive reliability. His All-Star selection in 2026 solidified his status as one of the game's elite young backstops. Baldwin's ability to handle a pitching staff and deliver in clutch moments has made him indispensable to the Braves. His advanced metrics, including a .366 wOBA and a 14.7 barrel percentage, place him among the top hitters at his position. As he continues to develop, he has the potential to become a perennial All-Star and a cornerstone of Atlanta's future.

AwardsDrake Baldwin has already collected significant hardware in his young career. He won the National League Rookie of the Year award in 2025, a rare honor for a catcher. In 2026, he was named to his first All-Star Game and received the NL Player of the Week award in July. He also won the Jackie Robinson Award at the BBWAA Awards, recognizing him as the top rookie in the league.

Honours & Distinctions

NL Rookie of the Year

Baseball Writers' Association of America·2025

Awarded to the top rookie in the National League.

Jackie Robinson Award

BBWAA·2025

Given to the Rookie of the Year in each league.

All-Star Selection

Major League Baseball·2026

Selected to the National League All-Star team.

Rankings & Lists

#45

Top 100 Prospects

MLB Pipeline·2025

Records & Feats

First Braves catcher to win NL Rookie of the Year since 1981

Career Milestone·2025

Baldwin became the first Atlanta Braves catcher to win the NL Rookie of the Year award since Steve Henderson, though Henderson was an outfielder. This is a notable achievement for the franchise.