Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Braves catcher Drake Baldwin have been named the 2025 Rookies of the Year . Kurtz won the award unanimously following his monster debut season. In most other years, A's shortstop Jacob Wilson or Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony would have taken home the hardware. They instead finished behind Kurtz. The National League class was stacked -- Baldwin beat out the equally deserving Caleb Durbin ( Brewers ) and Cade Horton ( Cubs ).

No award gets you excited about the future the way Rookie of the Year does. It's a young player being recognized for his greatness, and great young players are what sports hopes are built on. With that in mind, here's a look ahead at the 2026 rookie class and, more importantly, who could be in the runni

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