Braves React to Major Drake Baldwin News on Tuesday
Braves React to Major Drake Baldwin News on Tuesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
June has arrived, and with it comes a fresh chapter in the 2025 MLB season. One team still trying to find its rhythm is the Atlanta Braves.
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After dropping their second straight game on Tuesday, Atlanta slipped to fourth place in the National League East. The Braves are now 27-32, just four games ahead of last-place Miami.
Still, amid a slow start, one young player continues to shine, catcher Drake Baldwin.
On Tuesday afternoon, MLB announced that Baldwin had been named National League Rookie of the Month. The Atlanta Braves' social media account was quick to celebrate the news.
"Your National League Rookie of the Month: Drake Baldwin!" they posted on X.
Fans also congratulated Baldwin.
"Drake Baldwin, future Braves hall of famer.." posted here
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"RAKE Baldwin Get it right." said this fan
Another fan said this: "Should be in the lineup as close to every day as possible."
A fan has a message about Baldwin: "The legend continues to grow."
"Braves got a stud on their hands! Congrats Drake." said here.
Another excited fan: "Well deserved and earned!"
Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin (30).Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Baldwin marked the moment with a solo home run, his sixth of the season, during an 8-3 loss to Arizona. The blast came in the fourth inning, which turned out to be Atlanta's only scoring frame.
Baldwin, 24, made his MLB debut on March 27. A Missouri State product, he was selected 96th overall by the Braves in the 2022 MLB Draft.
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Through 36 games in 2025, Baldwin is slashing .321 with 34 hits, 15 RBIs, and those six home runs. He's quickly become one of the brightest spots in an otherwise inconsistent Braves lineup.
Atlanta will host the Diamondbacks on Wednesday and wrap up the series on Thursday before hitting the road to face the San Francisco Giants over the weekend.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
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