Drake Baldwin 2026 Fantasy Baseball Outlook: 2025 NL Rookie of the Year Looking to Join the Elite
In a year filled with exciting rookie catchers, Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin stood out among his catching peers, winning the National League Rookie of the Year award. In 446 plate appearances, Baldwin slashed .274/.341/.469 with 19 home runs and 80 RBI. He became the first rookie catcher since Geovanny Soto in 2008 to have at least 80 RBI in their debut season. And if his metrics are any indication, this was just the beginning for Baldwin. Almost everything under the hood was impressive. Baldwin finished 2025 with an 11% barrel rate, 91.7 mph AVG EV, and 49.6% hard-hit rate, along with above-average contact rates and a 15.2% strikeout rate. He was also one of just 20 hitters to have an xBA above .270 and an xSLG above .480. All the ingredients are here for Baldwin to be a Top-5 fantasy catcher in 2026 and beyond.
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