Who will win Rookie of the Year in '25? We polled baseball execs

Title: Who will win Rookie of the Year in '25? We polled baseball execs MLB executives have a mixed track record in predicting Rookie of the Year winners, successfully predicting Corbin Carroll and Gunnar Henderson in 2023, but missing the mark in 2024. The 2025 Rookie of the Year race shows no clear favorite in the American League, but Dylan Crews is the standout frontrunner in the National League. In the American League, Roman Anthony and Jackson Jobe each received 19.1% of the votes, indicating strong support among executives. Other notable American League candidates include Jasson Dominguez, Coby Mayo, and Kristian Campbell, each with significant potential for the 2025 season. Dylan Crews dominated the National League poll with 50% of the votes, following a solid minor league season and limited big league experience. Matt Shaw and Bubba Chandler are also strong contenders in the National League, with Shaw likely to start for the Cubs and Chandler expected to make an impact for the Pirates. The survey included responses from all 30 MLB organizations, highlighting a broad range of opinions on potential Rookie of the Year candidates. Roki Sasaki, a highly anticipated Japanese pitcher, is expected to be a favorite for Rookie of the Year, regardless of which league he joins. The executives believe Sasaki's signing will significantly impact the Rookie of the Year race, with 79.2% predicting he will be a frontrunner. The document outlines a week-long series discussing various aspects of the Rookie of the Year race, including insights on prospects, tools, and farm systems.

Original Article: https://www.mlb.com/redsox/news/rookie-of-the-year-mlb-front-office-selections-2025

Original Article Author: Jonathan Mayo