Scouting Report: Drake Baldwin
Atlanta Braves | C
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Summary
Drake Baldwin, 25-year-old Atlanta Braves catcher and 2025 NL Rookie of the Year, was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 19, 2026, with a strained right oblique muscle suffered during a loss to the Miami Marlins. Baldwin was in an MVP-caliber season, hitting .303/.389/.543 with 13 home runs in 48 games (216 plate appearances) and a 160 wRC+, ranking 8th among all qualified hitters. He leads all catchers in home runs and has appeared in every game for the Braves. The injury timeline is uncertain but could extend beyond 10 days, with oblique injuries typically requiring multiple weeks of recovery. The Braves have not yet engaged Baldwin in contract extension discussions despite his exceptional performance.
Strengths
- MVP-caliber offensive production (.303 BA, .389 OBP, .543 SLG)
- League-leading 13 home runs among catchers
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