Drake Baldwin
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2025-2026)
Drake Baldwin is a catcher who has played in Major League Baseball since 2025 for the Atlanta Braves, a span of 2 seasons. In 262 career games, he has hit .280 with 267 hits, 44 home runs, and 159 RBI. Drake Baldwin is a Rookie of the Year. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,012.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 15, 2026.
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2025-03-27
- Awards
- Rookie of the Year
- Jersey
- #30
Full name: Drake Randall Baldwin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 262 | 954 | 141 | 267 | 39 | 2 | 44 | 159 | 3 | 93 | 200 | .280 | .351 | .463 | .814 | 1,012 |
Career AVG .280 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.
Career OBP .351 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.
Career SLG .463 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — +15.2% above league average.
Career OPS .814 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — +13.2% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ATL | NL | 124 | 405 | 56 | 111 | 18 | 2 | 19 | 80 | 0 | 38 | 68 | .274 | .245 (+12%) | .315 (+8%) | .403 (+16%) | .718 (+13%) | 1011.8 |
| 2026 | ATL | NL | 138 | 549 | 85 | 156 | 21 | 0 | 25 | 79 | 3 | 55 | 132 | .284 | .243 (+16%) | .318 (+12%) | .400 (+15%) | .718 (+14%) | 0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 262 | 954 | 141 | 267 | 39 | 2 | 44 | 159 | 3 | 93 | 200 | .280 | — | — | — | — | 1,012 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (124 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 60 | 207 | 25 | 59 | 9 | 46 | .285 |
| Away | 64 | 198 | 31 | 52 | 10 | 34 | .263 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | ATL | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-27 | ATL | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-26 | ATL | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-24 | ATL | WAS | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-23 | ATL | WAS | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-22 | ATL | WAS | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025-09-21 | ATL | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-20 | ATL | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-19 | ATL | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-17 | ATL | WAS | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 97 |
| Designated Hitter | 13 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rookie of the Year |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 1st | 183.0 | 210 | 21 |
Drake Baldwin: the record in brief
Drake Baldwin's major league record starts with the debut on March 27, 2025 and remains open, because the career is ongoing. Baldwin spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Atlanta Braves. Baldwin is listed as a catcher at 6'1" and 225 pounds. Baldwin threw right-handed and batted left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is March 28, 2001, in Madison, WI, USA. Drake Baldwin was the playing name; the full given name is Drake Randall.
The batting record for Baldwin: 262 games, 267 hits in 954 at bats, and a .280 average, plus 44 home runs and 159 runs batted in. Baldwin got on base at a .351 rate and slugged .463 (.814 OPS). Baldwin's .280 average ran 14.4% above the .245 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .814 to a league .719, 13.2% above average. 2026 was Baldwin's biggest home run year, with 25. No season topped the 156 hits of 2026. 2025 brought the most runs batted in, 80.
Frequently Asked Questions about Drake Baldwin
- What years did Drake Baldwin play?
- Drake Baldwin played in Major League Baseball from 2025 to 2026.
- Was Drake Baldwin a pitcher?
- No. Drake Baldwin was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Drake Baldwin hit?
- Drake Baldwin hit 44 career home runs with 267 hits.
- What teams has Drake Baldwin played for?
- Drake Baldwin has played for one team, the Atlanta Braves (2025–2026).
- Has Drake Baldwin won an MVP award?
- No. Drake Baldwin has not won the MVP award through the 2025 season, the latest in the site's award records.
- What awards has Drake Baldwin won?
- Drake Baldwin has won the Rookie of the Year award (2025).
- What are Drake Baldwin's career stats?
- In 262 games, Drake Baldwin has 267 hits, 44 home runs, 159 RBI, 141 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .280 batting average.
- What position does Drake Baldwin play?
- Drake Baldwin plays primarily as a catcher, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Drake Baldwin and how much does he weigh?
- Drake Baldwin is listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 225 pounds.
- What number does Drake Baldwin wear?
- Drake Baldwin wears number 30, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has Drake Baldwin hit each season?
- Drake Baldwin's home runs by season: 19 in 2025 and 25 in 2026. His most in one season was 25, in 2026.
- What was Drake Baldwin's career batting average?
- Drake Baldwin batted .280 over his career, with 267 hits in 954 at bats.
- How many RBI did Drake Baldwin have?
- Drake Baldwin drove in 159 runs in his career.