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Drake Baldwin

Drake Randall Baldwin is a professional baseball catcher playing for the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball (MLB). He began his MLB career in 2025.


March 28, 2001: Drake Baldwin was born

On March 28, 2001, Drake Randall Baldwin was born. He later became a professional baseball catcher.

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2018: Led Wisconsin in goals scored

In 2018, as a junior at Madison West High School, Drake Baldwin led the state of Wisconsin with 43 goals scored in ice hockey.

2020: Played College Baseball

In 2020, Drake Baldwin played in 17 games during a shortened baseball season at Missouri State University.

2021: College Baseball and Northwoods League

In 2021, Drake Baldwin played 43 baseball games for Missouri State University, batting .291. During the summer of 2021, he played for the Madison Mallards in the Northwoods League.

2022: Professional Debut

In 2022, Drake Baldwin made his professional debut with the rookie-level Florida Complex League Braves and also played with the Single-A Augusta GreenJackets.

2022: Selected in MLB draft

In 2022, Drake Baldwin was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the third round of the Major League Baseball draft.

2022: Strong prospect for the upcoming draft

In 2022, as a junior, Drake Baldwin hit .341 with 19 home runs over 60 games, making him a strong prospect for the upcoming draft.

2023: Multiple Promotions

In 2023, Drake Baldwin started the season with the High-A Rome Braves, was promoted to the Double-A Mississippi Braves in late August, and then to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers in September.

2024: All-Star Futures Game Selection and Arizona Fall League

In 2024, Drake Baldwin was selected to represent the Braves in the All-Star Futures Game and was named to the preliminary roster of the Arizona Fall League's Peoria Javelinas.

March 21, 2025: Braves Selected Baldwin's Contract

On March 21, 2025, the Braves selected Drake Baldwin's contract after he made the team's Opening Day roster.

2025: Made MLB debut

In 2025, Drake Baldwin made his Major League Baseball debut for the Atlanta Braves.