Overview
- Baldwin received 21 of 30 first-place votes, with the Cubs’ Cade Horton finishing second and the Brewers’ Caleb Durbin third.
- The 24-year-old catcher hit .274 with 19 home runs, 80 RBIs and an .810 OPS across 124 games after stepping in when Sean Murphy was injured.
- Under the incentive, Atlanta secures an additional 2026 pick projected around Nos. 26–30, with reported estimates suggesting roughly $3.3–$3.6 million added to the bonus pool, pending official draft order.
- Offseason analysis now points to Murphy as a potential trade candidate, though any moves remain speculative and unannounced.
- Baldwin credited veteran guidance from Chris Sale, Sean Murphy and Sandy León for shaping his game during his rookie season.