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MLB Rookie of the Year Odds and Predictions 2025: New Name Tops NL Oddsboard

Updated: September 16, 2025, 03:37 AM ET
7 min read
  • Cade Horton is listed as the new betting favorite to win the NL Rookie of the Year award

  • Jacob Misiorowski is averaging nearly three Earned Runs per game in the month of September

  • BetMGM Sportsbook has taken down the market for the AL Rookie of the Year award

After Paul Skenes and Luis Gil set the league on fire with their talented arms on the mound, another crop of star studded pitchers are ready to make their case for the Rookie of the Year awards. Their room for error is razor thin as there are also plenty of star worthy batters who have shown they can combat against the best of them and instantly contribute to their team’s success.

MLB Rookie of the Year Award Odds

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AL Rookie of the Year Odds

PlayerOdds
Nick KurtzN/A
Roman AnthonyN/A
Cameron SmithN/A
Jasson DominguezN/A
Chandler SimpsonN/A

NL Rookie of the Year Odds

PlayerOdds
Cade Horton-165
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Drake Baldwin+175
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Isaac Collins+850
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Matt Shaw+6600
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Caleb Durbin+8000
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MLB Rookie of the Year Predictions

After failing to make contact in his last four games, Drake Baldwin has stumbled down the oddsboard as Cade Horton is listed as the new betting favorite to win the NL Rookie of the Year award. Horton has been dominant for the Chicago Cubs this season as he is currently averaging an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.133. Horton is also surrounded by a productive back end as the Cubs defense ranks near the top of the board in Defensive Efficiency.

In the AL, oddsmakers believe it is Nick Kurtz’ award to lose as multiple sportsbooks have taken down the market as of writing. While Roman Anthony does possess a higher On Base Percentage than Kurtz, the Athletics star rookie still leads him in Batting Average, Slugger Percentage, and in OPS. Even if Kurtz suffers a season ending injury in his next outing, it looks like he is still in a great position to hear his name called for the AL Rookie of the Year award.

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MLB Rookie of the Year - My Pick

Jacob Misiorowski (+15000) at BetMGM Sportsbook

It has been a forgettable stretch of play for the Milwaukee Brewers all star as Jacob Misiorowski is averaging nearly three Earned Runs per game in the month of September while his odds to win the NL Rookie of the Year award continues to plummet. With his latest performances factored in, Misiworoski is now comfortably behind Horton in ERA and in FIP. With only a handful of starts left in the year, Misiorowski does not have enough time to climb out of his hole.

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How to Bet on the MLB Rookie of the Year

When looking to bet on the Rookie of the Year award market, it’s vital to wager on players who are consistent and play a major role in their team’s success. Betting on players who have already cemented themselves as a starter in the lineup at the beginning of the year gives you a major advantage as they benefit from more playing time compared to someone who gets called up later on.

Another key way to secure a profit is by hedging your bet should the player you wager on get off to a strong start. When the odds drastically shift in your favor, value may reside down the board should someone else rival your players metrics but is not getting priced correctly. This helps create multiple profiting scenarios which increases your chances of making money in the long run.

How to Read MLB Rookie of the Year Odds

Before you make any type of wager, it’s vital to understand how the listed odds work. If you bet $100 on Jackson Jobe to win the AL Rookie of the Year award at his early season odds of +2000, then you would profit $2,000 if he wins the award.

If you wait to see if Jobe gets out to a strong start and is listed with a minus sign in front of his odds (-115 for example), then you would need to wager $115 to profit $100. Make sure you line shop before placing the wager as the odds for the same market can vary between each sportsbook.

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MLB Rookie of the Year History

Plenty of future stars have won the Rookie of the Year award over the years, making it one of the more intriguing award races to watch as it’s a benchmark for future success. Their success can give rebuilding teams hope they can break out of their slump, as well as a World Series contender another tool at their disposal to help make a deep run in the playoffs.

AL Rookie of the Year Award Winners

Player Year
Luis Gil 2024
Gunnar Henderson 2023
Julio Rodriguez 2022
Randy Arozarena 2021
Kyle Lewis 2020
Yordan Alvarez 2019
Shohei Ohtani 2018
Aaron Judge 2017
Michael Fulmer 2016
Carlos Correa 2015

NL Rookie of the Year Award Winners

Player Year
Paul Skenes 2024
Corbin Carroll 2023
Michael Harris II 2022
Jonathan India 2021
Devin Williams 2020
Pete Alonso 2019
Ronald Acuna Jr 2018
Cody Bellinger 2017
Corey Seager 2016
Kris Bryant 2015

MLB Rookie of the Year FAQ

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