Durbin finished behind Baldwin, who took home the award after appearing in 124 games for Atlanta. With a .274 batting average and 19 home runs, he was an instant lift to the offense while boasting impressive metrics like an 85th percentile hard-hit rate.

Both Cade Horton of the Cubs and Drake Baldwin of the Braves had seasons worthy of earning the award. However, if Baldwin were to win the award, the Braves would earn an extra draft pick near the top of the 2026 MLB Draft.

Drake Baldwin's rookie campaign receives the ultimate finishing touch. The Atlanta Braves catcher has been named the 2025 National League Rookie of the Year. He is the first Braves player to take home the award since Michael Harris II in 2022 and the 10th recipient overall in franchise history.

The Baseball Writers’ Association of America voted Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin as its 2025 National League Rookie of the Year.