ATLANTA —

(MLB.com) 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 Rookie of the Year winners are the Dodgers (18) and Yankees (10).

“I didn’t know I was going to be that nervous,” Baldwin said. “But once I got on that [MLB Network announcement] call, my heart was beating. It was a really cool moment.”

Baldwin dealt with some of the anxiety while hanging out at Braves teammate Spencer Schwellenbach’s Atlanta residence. This is where the Madison, Wis

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