MLB Rookie of the Year Odds & Favorites 2025: Wilson Emerges as Significant Favorite in AL

Athletics infielder Jacob Wilson is the AL Rookie of the Year favorite as he's among the MLB leaders in hits, while the NL race is tight with Roki Sasaki and Dylan Crews at the top of the oddsboard.

Andrew Brennan

Last updated: May 8, 2025 1:44 PM EDT • 4 min read

MLB Rookie of the Year Odds: 2025 AL & NL ROY Betting Lines — Pictured: Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson pursues a ground ball against the Chicago White Sox. Photo by D. Ross Cameron via Imagn Images.

Jacob Wilson headlines the MLB Rookie of the Year odds in the AL as one of the leading hitters in baseball, while Roki Sasaki and Dylan Crews jockey for position in the NL.

Wilson is among the league leaders in hits, and he's playing very strong shortstop defense. However, he doesn't have the flashiest numbers
In the NL, Crews' counting stats are impressive, but he's actually been a truly awful player this year
Sasaki has been barely better on the mound, showing us how weak the NL field is right now. Kristian Campbell would likely be the favorite if he played in the NL

🔢 American League Rookie of the Year 2025 odds

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🤖 AI prediction for AL Rookie of the Year

For entertainment purposes, we asked ChatGPT to analyze MLB Rookie of the Year trends and the current landscape to project this year's AL Rookie of the Year. ChatGPT is not recommended for betting advice but can provide additional information and insights into the betting market.

"Jasson Dominguez of the New York Yankees is widely regarded as the leading candidate for the American League Rookie of the Year award. His combination of power, speed, and defensive prowess positions him as a strong contender for the honor.

Jacob Wilson, the Athletics' shortstop, has emerged as a strong candidate for the 2025 American League Rookie of the Year award. As of May 5, he boasts a .304 batting average, three home runs, and 23 RBIs in 92 at-bats over 28 games.

Through the first month of the 2025 MLB season, Kristian Campbell has continued to impress. He leads all AL second basemen in on-base percentage, ranks second in slugging percentage, and is third in batting average. His mature plate approach and defensive prowess have been key factors in his early success."

🔢 National League Rookie of the Year 2025 odds

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🤖 AI prediction for NL Rookie of the Year

This is what ChatGPT had to say when we asked it for an NL Rookie of the Year prediction:

"The race for the National League Rookie of the Year is shaping up to be highly competitive, with several standout prospects making significant early impressions.

Given the current trajectories and supporting factors, Roki Sasaki appears to be the front-runner for the 2025 NL Rookie of the Year award. His exceptional pitching skills, combined with the Dodgers' strong team dynamics, provide a solid foundation for his success. However, players like Dylan Crews and Matt Shaw are closely behind and could challenge for the title as the season progresses."

🗠 MLB Rookie of the Year opening odds

Odds as of January 2025 via BetMGM.

American League	Odds	National League	Odds
Jasson Dominguez	+600	Roki Sasaki	+200
Coby Mayo	+700	Dylan Crews	+400
Jacob Wilson	+700	Matt Shaw	+400
Roman Anthony	+700	Bubba Chandler	+1100
Jackson Jobe	+800	Jordan Lawlar	+1400
Kristian Campbell	+1100	Andrew Painter	+2000
Kumar Rocker	+1300	Thomas Saggese	+2000
Christian Moore	+1600	Tirso Ornelas	+2200
Chase DeLauter	+2000	Rhett Lowder	+2500
Will Wagner	+2000	Hye-Seong Kim	+3000
Travis Bazzana	+2200	Agustin Ramirez	+3500
Colson Montgomery	+2200	Luisangel Acuna	+3500
Juan Brito	+2500	Quinn Matthews	+3500
Tomoyuki Sugano	+2500	Caleb Durbin	+3500
Trey Sweeney	+2500	Dalton Rushing	+4000

📜 AL Rookie of the Year betting history

Year	Player	Team	Position	Preseason odds
2024	Luis Gil	Yankees	SP	N/A
2023	Gunnar Henderson	Orioles	SS	+250
2022	Julio Rodriguez	Mariners	OF	+400
2021	Randy Arozarena	Rays	OF	+350
2020	Kyle Lewis	Mariners	OF	OFF
2019	Yordan Alvarez	Astros	DH/OF	+2000
2018	Shohei Ohtani	Angels	DH/SP	N/A
2017	Aaron Judge	Yankees	OF	N/A
2016	Michael Fulmer	Tigers	SP	N/A
2015	Carlos Correa	Astros	SS	N/A

📜 NL Rookie of the Year betting history

Year	Player	Team	Position	Preseason odds
2024	Paul Skenes	Pirates	SP	+3000
2023	Corbin Carroll	Diamondbacks	OF	+400
2022	Michael Harris	Braves	OF	OFF
2021	Jonathan India	Reds	2B	OFF
2020	Devin Williams	Brewers	RP	OFF
2019	Pete Alonso	Mets	1B	+600
2018	Ronald Acuna	Braves	OF	N/A
2017	Cody Bellinger	Dodgers	OF	N/A
2016	Corey Seager	Dodgers	SS	N/A
2015	Kris Bryant	Cubs	3B/OF	N/A

❓ MLB Rookie of the Year FAQs

Who are the Rookie of the Year favorites?

Jacob Wilson of the Athletics is the favorite in the AL by the MLB Rookie of the Year odds, while Roki Sasaki of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Dylan Crews of the Washington Nationals share that status in the NL.

When will the Rookie of the Year winners be announced?

The 2024 MLB Rookie of the Year Award winners were announced on Monday, Nov. 18. We expect the 2025 awards to be announced sometime in mid-November.

Who won the Rookie of the Year awards last year?

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil and Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes won the AL and NL Rookie of the Year Awards, respectively, in 2024.

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Andrew Brennan

Andrew Brennan is a publishing editor for Sportsbook Review. He also heads the website’s MLB coverage, from the various futures markets to daily picks. Andrew believes a math-based approach is the best way to enjoy long-term success in sports betting, and he’s spent the better part of the last year fine-tuning his own process for MLB, NBA, and NFL picks. Andrew uses eight different sportsbooks to find the best odds available and various projection models to gather as much information as he can. His most used sportsbooks are bet365, FanDuel, and theScore Bet. When it comes to daily projection models, he regularly references NumberFire across all sports, as it’s one of the best free tools available. In terms of which daily markets Andrew attacks, he almost exclusively bets on pitcher strikeouts for baseball. When the winter rolls around, you’ll see him providing more variety when it comes to the NBA (points, assists, rebounds) and NFL (almost any offensive-based player prop). He used these tools to go +150 units in 2023. Andrew is also a passionate fantasy sports player. He’s played fantasy football, fantasy Premier League, and fantasy baseball for the last decade. He graduated from Durham College with his diploma in journalism after earning his degree in law from Carleton University. He’s worked in sports media since early 2017, first contributing at FanSided before moving to theScore. He joined SBR in 2022.