Major League Baseball prospect Isaac Collins from the Brewers stands as the front-runner for the National League Rookie of the Year award in betting odds.
In the 2025 Major League Baseball season, two rookie standouts are making waves in their respective divisions. Drake Baldwin, the catcher for the Atlanta Braves, and Isaac Collins, the second baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers, are both making a strong case for the National League (NL) Rookie of the Year award.
Drake Baldwin's stats can't be counted out, with a .285 batting average, 13 home runs, 52 RBIs, and an .823 On-Base Plus Slugging (OPS) in seven fewer at-bats than Collins [1]. Baldwin's power metrics are particularly impressive—he ranks 6th in slugging percentage and 11th in home runs among all catchers with 200+ at-bats [1].
On the other hand, Isaac Collins is turning heads in Milwaukee, where he is batting second in the Brewers' lineup. As of Wednesday, Collins has a .292 batting average, 8 home runs, 41 RBIs, and an .840 OPS in 277 at-bats [1]. He also adds a 2.8 Win Above Replacement (WAR) to the team, and has walked 40 times and stolen 13 bases [1].
Currently, sportsbooks have made Collins' odds the highest to win the NL Rookie of the Year award. As of Wednesday, Collins has -120 odds, while Baldwin has +105 odds, according to FanDuel [2]. However, it's important to note that Baldwin has been playing fewer games, which may influence the odds.
In the NL, other rookies like Cade Horton and Jacob Misiorowski are also in the running, but Misiorowski's injury has taken him out of the race, leaving the competition largely between Baldwin and Collins [3].
As the season progresses, it will be exciting to see how these two rookies continue to perform and whether they can maintain their strong starts. With both players contributing significantly to their teams' offenses, it's clear that the NL Rookie of the Year race is heating up.
References:
[1] ESPN, 2025 MLB Season Statistics
[2] FanDuel, 2025 NL Rookie of the Year Odds
[3] MLB.com, 2025 NL Rookie of the Year Race Tightens Up
[4] Baseball Savant, Drake Baldwin's Home Run Statistics
[5] Baseball Savant, Drake Baldwin's Advanced Metrics
In the 2025 Major League Baseball season, the odds for Isaac Collins to win the National League (NL) Rookie of the Year award are currently the highest, with -120 odds, while Drake Baldwin has +105 odds, according to FanDuel [2]. Despite Baldwin's impressive power metrics, such as ranking 6th in slugging percentage and 11th in home runs among all catchers with 200+ at-bats [1], Collins' outstanding batting average, walks, and stolen bases have set him apart in the race.
