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Baseball fans are eagerly anticipating the 2025 season as a talented group of rookies steps into the spotlight, each vying for the National League Rookie of the Year award. Highlighting the class are players like Roki Sasaki, a Japanese superstar with elite pitching skills, and Matt Shaw, a versatile third baseman known for his impressive minor league stats. Dylan Crews brings championship pedigree as an outfielder for the Nationals, while catcher Drake Baldwin faces the difficult challenge of adjusting to the MLB behind the plate. Lastly, Jordan Lawlar, predicted to make a midseason impact for the Diamondbacks, rounds out this exciting group, making this Rookie of the Year race one to watch closely.
May 8, 2025
