ATLANTA -- Drake Baldwin can now proudly say he is one of just three catchers over the past three-plus decades to be named Rookie of the Year in either the National or American League.

Baldwin was named the 2025 Jackie Robinson NL Rookie of the Year via MLB Network’s live announcement on Monday night. He is the 10th Braves player to receive this honor. The only other franchises with at least 10 award winners are the Dodgers (18) and Yankees (10).

There was reason for Baldwin to feel some anxiety before learning he was victorious in a tight race. The Braves catcher garnered 183 points with the help of 21 first-place votes. Cubs pitcher Cade Horton finished second with 139 points and nine of the 30 first-place votes cast by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

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