MLB Rookie of the Year Odds 2025: AL & NL Favorites, Predictions

The 2024 MLB season featured an exciting Rookie of the Year race in both the American League and National League.

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes claimed the honor in the NL, establishing himself as one of the best pitchers in the sport. He went 11-3 with a 1.96 ERA, recording 170 strikeouts in 133 innings.

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil earned the same accolade in the AL after posting a 15-7 record with a 3.50 ERA. He struck out 171 batters in 151 2/3 innings of work.

Based on the preseason MLB odds in the spring, both players were long shots in this market. Skenes started with a +3000 value, while Gil was off the board in the preseason and as long as 50/1 in the spring.

Will the Rookie of the Year competition be just as thrilling in 2025?

AL Rookie of the Year Odds 2025: Favorites

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson continues to lead the way as the favorite to win American League of the Year in 2025.

Wilson began with +700 odds when this market opened in January, but quickly became the biggest liability in the market during the preseason. As of late May, 12.1% of bets and 31.8% of the handle are on Wilson to win AL ROY. No other player has received more of the handle.

Wilson, who was selected No. 6 overall in the 2023 draft, has been impressive during his rookie campaign. He ranks third in the majors in batting average and has come through in the clutch for the Athletics.

If the season ended today, Wilson would be the obvious pick to win AL Rookie of the Year, and the baseball odds reflect that.

However, the season is still very young. This time last year, Luis Gil was still considered a long shot in the market. Wilson could face some competition in this race if he slips.

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez, who started as the favorite in this market, hasn’t gone away. Boston Red Sox second baseman Kristian Campbell has been in the mix all year.

I still haven’t given up on Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson, who I bet at 45/1 in March due to his ability to steal bases.

Continue to monitor this market for potential value this summer.

Prediction: Jacob Wilson

NL Rookie of the Year Odds 2025: Favorites

While the AL ROY race has been straightforward this spring, the NL Rookie of the Year competition has been complete chaos.

This market has featured multiple favorites, starting with Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki in January. At the start of the season, Sasaki was passed by Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews.

Miami Marlins catcher Agustín Ramírez and New York Mets infielder Luisangel Acuña were featured at the top of the oddsboard by mid-May.

And now, Atlanta Braves rookies Drake Baldwin and AJ Smith-Shawver find themselves in front of this NL ROY race.

Given this market’s volatility, however, it’s best to monitor how these odds fluctuate. Skenes didn’t make his MLB debut until May, suggesting this race could be wide open this summer.

Prediction: Matt Shaw

2024 AL Rookie of the Year Voting

2024 NL Rookie of the Year Voting

List of AL & NL Rookie of the Year Winners

*There was only one award for both leagues in 1947 and 1948.

MLB Teams With Most Rookie of the Year Awards

The Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers have the most Rookie of the Year Awards (18):

Dodgers: 18
Yankees: 10
Braves: 9
Athletics: 8
Orioles: 8
Reds: 8

Has a Rookie Ever Won the Cy Young Award?

Only one rookie has won the Cy Young Award: Fernando Valenzuela.

Valenzuela was a 21-year-old rookie for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1981 when he led the MLB in strikeouts and lead the Dodgers to the World Series.

Has an MLB Rookie Ever Won MVP?

Two rookies have won MVP: Fred Lynn and Ichiro Suzuki.

Lynn won AL MVP in 1975 after leading the Boston Red Sox to 95 regular-season wins and a World Series appearance in the World Series. Ichiro won AL MVP in 2001 as the Seattle Mariners tied the MLB record for most wins in a season (116).