We’re now past Labor Day in the 2025 MLB season and several of the high-profile awards look to be wrapped up right now, barring something unforeseen in the final few weeks. The American League Rookie of the Year, for example, will be won by Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz.
Over on the National League side, however, there’s a battle at the top right now between at least three players.
Current Odds for NL Rookie of the Year
- Drake Baldwin, Braves, -110
- Cade Horton, Cubs, +130
- Isaac Collins, Brewers, +450
- Matt Shaw, Cubs, +4500
- Agustín Ramírez, Marlins, +6000
- Caleb Durbin, Brewers, +10000
- Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers, +10000
- Jakob Marsee, Marlins, +10000
Top Contender: Drake Baldwin, C, Braves, -110
Baldwin has played in 101 games, earning 2.6 WAR while hitting .283/.356/.462 with 12 doubles, 15 homers, and 62 RBIs.
Rising Star: Cade Horton, SP, Cubs, +130
Horton sits at a 2.92 ERA and is trending upward, having struck out 81 batters in just under 100 innings.
Strong Player: Isaac Collins, OF, Brewers, +450
Collins has produced 2.7 WAR with a batting average of .276 and strong clutch statistics, making him a valuable contributor to the Brewers’ success.
