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Author: Anthony Vlahovic
Last Updated: 30 June, 2025
2025 MLB Rookie of the Year Odds
Watching homegrown prospects rise through the minor league ranks and become stars is one of professional baseball's most rewarding and exciting aspects. With youth talent at a premium these days, more and more young stars join the league yearly, but only two can win Rookie of the Year Honors.
The 2024 Rookie of the Year race was one to remember, with both leagues coming down to the wire. Ultimately, Luis Gil of the Yankees and Paul Skenes of the Pirates were the recipients of the awards. For the 2025 season, the race has remained wide open in the National League, while Jacob Wilson has taken firm control as the favorite in the AL.
Here, we'll look at the ever-changing Rookie of the Year odds for both leagues on all the premier betting apps.
2025 American League Rookie of the Year - Best Odds
Player | Opening Odds | Current Best Odds |
|---|---|---|
Jacob Wilson | +700 | -500 (FanDuel) |
Nick Kurtz | +6600 | +750 (DraftKings) |
Cam Smith | +500 | +1400 (DraftKings*) |
Roman Anthony | +700 | +4000 (BetMGM*) |
Jasson Dominguez | +600 | +4000 (BetMGM*) |
Will Warren | +1000 | +5500 (DraftKings) |
Jac Caglianone | +7000 | +6000 (FanDuel) |
Marcelo Mayer | +3000 | +6000 (FanDuel) |
Carlos Narvaez | N/A | +6000 (FanDuel) |
Jack Leiter | +3500 | +6000 (FanDuel*) |
Shane Smith | N/A | +7000 (DraftKings) |
Noah Cameron | +10,000 | +8000 (FanDuel*) |
Chase Meidroth | N/A | +12,500 (BetMGM) |
Chandler Simpson | +4000 | +14,000 (FanDuel) |
Kristian Campbell | +1100 | +15,000 (DraftKings*) |
Tomoyuki Sogano | +2000 | +15,000 (BetMGM*) |
*Odds as of June 30, 2025
* = the same odds are offered by multiple sportsbooks.
2025 AL Rookie of the Year Odds Comparison - Top 10 Contenders
Player | BetMGM | FanDuel | DraftKings |
|---|---|---|---|
Jacob Wilson | -625 | -500 | -600 |
Nick Kurtz | +650 | +700 | +750 |
Cam Smith | +1100 | +1400 | +1400 |
Jack Caglianone | +3500 | +6000 | +4500 |
Jasson Dominguez | +4000 | +4000 | +3500 |
Roman Anthony | +4000 | +4000 | +3500 |
Will Warren | +4000 | +4000 | +5500 |
Marcelo Mayer | +5000 | +6000 | +5000 |
Jack Leiter | +5000 | +6000 | +6000 |
Chandler Simpson | +5000 | +14,000 | +12,000 |
*Odds as of June 30, 2025
Current Favorites
Jacob Wilson (Athletics): The A's 2023 first-round draft pick made his debut with the team last season and was able to break camp with the team to start this season. Wilson showed some promising signs in the minors last season, and to start the year, he's swung the bat at an exceptionally high level, hitting .338 with a .851 OPS, 138 wRC+, and only 25 strikeouts in 338 plate appearances.
Nick Kurtz (Athletics): Kurtz was also a 2024 draftee who quickly ascended to the Big Leagues, and with his recent stretch of play, he is ascending the Rookie of the Year odds board as well. Kurtz is hitting .256 on the season, and in June, he has a 155 wRC+. The smooth swinging lefty also has seven home runs on the month, giving him 12 on the season.
Cam Smith (HOU Astros): Pretty quickly after getting drafted, Smith was the primary return for the Astros in the Kyle Tucker trade. Despite getting off to a slow start in April, the Florida State product hit .307 in May and .303 in June, giving him a .276 average with a .776 OPS and 122 wRC+. Smith has also started to find his power stroke a bit with four home runs in June after hitting none in May.
2025 National League Rookie of the Year - Best Odds
Player | Opening Odds | Current Best Odds |
|---|---|---|
Jacob Misiorowski | +5000 | -150 (FanDuel) |
Drake Baldwin | +2000 | +480 (FanDuel) |
Chase Burns | +4000 | +1000 (FanDuel) |
Agustin Ramirez | +5000 | +1900 (FanDuel) |
Matt Shaw | +1100 | +3500 (FanDuel) |
Hye-Seong Kim | +5000 | +3000 (DraftKings) |
Chad Patrick | N/A | +3500 (DraftKings) |
Dylan Crews | +350 | +5000 (DraftKings) |
Cade Horton | +8000 | +5500 (DraftKings) |
Mick Abel | N/A | +5000 (BetMGM*) |
Bubba Chandler | +1100 | +6000 (FanDuel) |
Ben Casparius | N/A | +6000 (FanDuel) |
Dalton Rushing | +5000 | +6600 (BetMGM) |
Ronny Mauricio | +8000 | +7000 (FanDuel) |
Logan Henderson | N/A | +7000 (FanDuel) |
Caleb Durbin | +6600 | +7500 (DraftKings) |
Roki Sasaki | +225 | +15,000 (DraftKings) |
Andrew Painter | +1400 | +15,000 (DraftKings*) |
*Odds as of June 30, 2025
* = the same odds are offered by multiple sportsbooks.
2025 NL Rookie of the Year Odds Comparison - Top 10 Contenders
Player | BetMGM | FanDuel | DraftKings |
|---|---|---|---|
Jacob Misiorowski | -160 | -150 | -155 |
Drake Baldwin | +450 | +480 | +450 |
Chase Burns | +800 | +1000 | +850 |
Agustin Ramirez | +1000 | +1900 | +1700 |
Chad Patrick | +2200 | +2500 | +3500 |
Hye-Seong Kim | +2500 | +2500 | +3000 |
Isaac Collins | +2500 | +2500 | +2500 |
Matt Shaw | +3000 | +3500 | +3000 |
Dylan Crews | +4000 | +4000 | +5000 |
Bubba Chandler | +5000 | +6000 | +5000 |
*Odds as of June 30, 2025
Current Favorites
Jacob Misiorowski (MIL Brewers): In terms of sheer stuff, Jacob Misiorowski may already be one of the most noteworthy starters in the league, and that is only after three starts. With a fastball that is consistently over 100 MPH and a slider that is 94+, the right-hander started his MLB career with 19 strikeouts in 16 innings, while only allowing two earned runs on three hits. On top of his impressive numbers, the young righty also outdueled Paul Skenes in his third career start, working five shutout innings with eight strikeouts.
Drake Baldwin (ATL Braves): If it weren't for an injury to Sean Murphy before the season, Drake Baldwin would likely still be in the minor leagues. Baldwin has not only taken the opportunity to be the Braves' everyday catcher and run with it, but he was also one of the best hitters in baseball during May. Even with cooling off in June, Baldwin is hitting .280 on the season with a .824 OPS and 130 wRC+.
Chase Burns (CIN Reds): Another 2024 MLB Draft member has broken into the big leagues, and out of all the pitchers, Burns has the chance to be the best starter out of the group. In his highly anticipated debut, the flame thrower struck out eight Yankees over five innings. While the righty did allow three earned runs on six hits, it was clear that he certainly belongs in the big leagues and has all the makings of an ace.
Past Rookie of the Year Winners
AL Winners
Season | Player | Team | Opening odds |
|---|---|---|---|
2024 | Luis Gil | New York Yankees | +6000 |
2023 | Gunnar Henderson | Baltimore Orioles | +250 |
2022 | Julio Rodriguez | Seattle Mariners | +400 |
2021 | Randy Arozarena | Tampa Bay Rays | +350 |
2020 | Kyle Lewis | Seattle Mariners | N/A |
2019 | Yordan Alvarez | Houston Astros | +20000 |
NL Winners
Season | Player | Team | Opening odds |
|---|---|---|---|
2024 | Paul Skenes | Pittsburgh Pirates | +3000 |
2023 | Corbin Carroll | Arizona Diamondbacks | +400 |
2022 | Michael Harris | Atlanta Braves | N/A |
2021 | Jonathan India | Cincinnati Reds | N/A |
2020 | Devin Williams | Milwaukee Brewers | N/A |
2019 | Pete Alonso | New York Mets | +600 |
MLB Rookie of the Year History and Trends
Only three pitchers have won the award in the AL since 2013, and one of them was Shohei Ohtani, who won as a two-way player.
The last starting pitcher to win the award in the National League prior to Paul Skenes in 2024 was Jacob deGrom in 2014.
The last four winners in the American League have played on a team that made the playoffs that season.
Before 2024, rookie pitchers had not won the award in both the AL and NL since 2011, when Jeremy Hellickson and Craig Kimbrel won it.
No American League team has had consecutive Rookie of the Year winners since the Oakland A's in 2004 (Bobby Crosby) and 2005 (Huston Street).
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