When Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin took home the National League Rookie of the Year award, fans were certainly excited that the 24-year-old had run away with the award, but they were also excited for what the award meant to the team.
Not only did did the Braves take home their third NL Rookie of the Year in the last eight seasons, they also received draft benefits that very well might contribute to a future Rookie of the Year in coming seasons.
Breaking down how Drake Baldwin's Rookie of the Year changes the Braves' 2026 MLB Draft bonus pool
Thanks to the Prospect Promotion Incentive (PPI) rewards that were established in 2022, the Braves are receiving an extra first round pick in the 2026 draft because Baldwin was on a top-100 prospect list entering the season, made the Opening Day roster, and was never optioned to the minors.