Chase 2025’s MLB Rookies of the Year
Two of baseball’s brightest young stars officially arrived this season. After stellar debut campaigns, Nick Kurtz and Drake Baldwin were named the 2025 Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award winners, cementing their place among the game’s elite young talents.
Their breakout performances didn’t just light up box scores. They also ignited The Hobby, with collectors racing to chase their rookie cards. From Flagship releases to their ultra-rare Bowman Chrome Red RC Redemptions, Kurtz and Baldwin’s first-year cards have become must-haves, capturing the moment these future franchise cornerstones burst onto the scene.
Nick Kurtz (Athletics) and Drake Baldwin (Braves) are your 2025 MLB Rookies of the Year. Start with their Topps Update RCs (#US197, #US87), add Bowman Chrome Rookie Red RC Variations (#93, #75), and lock the moment with Topps NOW® (#OS-1, #OS-2). These three lanes balance excitement, eye appeal, and event significance.
Top 2025 MLB Rookie of the Year Cards
2025 Bowman Chrome® Baseball #75 Drake Baldwin Rookie Red RC Variation
player info
• 2025 NL Rookie of the year
• 10th catcher in mlb history to be named rookie of the year
Set Info
• 40 rookie red rc variation cards
what they said
• “It was just an incredible year, and I’m super excited it ended this way.” – drake baldwin after being named nl rookie of the year
2025 Bowman Chrome® Baseball #93 Nick Kurtz Rookie Red RC Variation
player info
• 2025 al rookie of the year
• led all rookies in homers (36)
Set Info
• 40 rookie red rc variation cards
what they said
• “It’s a great honor to be put up with some of baseball’s greats who have also won the award.” – Nick Kurtz
2025 Topps Baseball Update Series #US87 Drake Baldwin RC
player info
• 10th braves player to be named rookie of the year
• ranked first among nl rookies in fwar (3.1)
Set Info
• 350 base cards
what they said
• “For a guy to be able to overcome that start and excel behind the plate, it’s special.” – braves Star chris sale
2025 Topps Baseball Update Series #US197 Nick Kurtz RC
player info
• one of three players in 2025 with at least 400 plate appearances and an ops of over 1.000
• led all mlb rookies in rbis (86)
Set Info
• 350 base cards
what they said
• “He has enormous power.” – former Angles manager ray montgomery
2025 MLB Topps NOW® Card #OS-1 Drake Baldwin Rookie of the Year
player info
• ranked second among nl rookies in batting average (.272)
• first catcher to win rookie of the year since buster posey in 2010
Set Info
• Online exclusive
what they said
• “He’s just matured, got more confident, and his whole game has picked up. And he’s so much better today than he was [Opening Day] in San Diego. He is light years ahead of where he was then even Then.” – former braves manager Brian Snitker
2025 MLB Topps NOW® Card #OS-2 Nick Kurtz Rookie of the Year
performance
• third rookie in the Modern Era (since 1900) with an OPS+ of 170 or higher (minimum 450 plate appearances), joining José Abreu (173 in 2014) and Aaron Judge (171 in 2017)
• made mlb debut on april 23, 2025
Set Info
• Online exclusive
what they said
• “You have to be careful when you’re attacking him. He’s the biggest leadoff guy I’ve ever seen.” – former angels manager ray montgomery
2025 MLB Rookie of the Year FAQs
- What are the essential rookie cards for the 2025 MLB ROY winners?
- Topps Update base RCs (#US197 Nick Kurtz, #US87 Drake Baldwin), Bowman Chrome Rookie Red RC Variations (#93, #75), and Topps NOW (#OS-2, #OS-1) award cards lead the chase.
- When are MLB Rookie of the Year awards announced?
- The BBWAA announces the Rookie of the Year winners each November, typically during awards week following the conclusion of the World Series.
- What does “RC” mean on Topps baseball cards?
- “RC” stands for “Rookie Card.” It identifies a player’s first officially licensed MLB card issued in a Flagship or Chromium release by Topps during their rookie season.
- Are Topps NOW cards printed to order?
- Yes. Topps NOW cards are printed only for the number of copies ordered during a limited sales window, making their print runs publicly verifiable and often limited.
- How many players win MLB Rookie of the Year each season?
- Two players receive the Rookie of the Year award each year — one from the American League and one from the National League — voted on by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA).
Key Facts
- 2025 ROY: Nick Kurtz (A’s) & Drake Baldwin (Braves)
- Bowman Chrome Rookie Red RC Variations: #93 Kurtz, #75 Baldwin
- Topps Update base RCs: #US197 Kurtz, #US87 Baldwin
- Topps NOW award cards: #OS-2 Kurtz, #OS-1 Baldwin
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