The Atlanta Braves finished fourth in the NL East with a 79-86 record, snapping a string of seven straight playoff appearances. Brian Snitker stepped down as manager following the disappointing campaign, as the Braves look to rebound with Walt Weiss at the helm.

While Atlanta gave fans little to cheer about in 2025, the team did discover a new franchise cornerstone in catcher Drake Baldwin. The former third-round draft pick impressed both at and behind the plate in his first season, giving Braves fans hope for the future.

Now Baldwin’s breakout is being recognized by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. The first-year backstop was awarded the Jackie Robinson NL Rookie of the Year Award, per USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.

Drake Baldwin breaks out in Braves’ lost season Art

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