Drake Baldwin was an absolute revelation for the Atlanta Braves in 2025. He was quickly thrust into a starting role after Sean Murphy suffered a rib cage fracture in spring training. Atlanta fans were able to get a great feel of what Baldwin brought to the table.
He performed so well that the Braves were forced to find a way to keep him in the lineup when Murphy returned. Baldwin's impressive rookie campaign was rewarded with NL Rookie of the Year honors.
The young backstop slashed .274/.341/.469 over 124 games as a catcher and DH.