The 2025 MLB Rookie of the Year odds are full of some top talent. Currently, it's Boston's Kristian Campbell atop the AL odds. On the NL side, Dylan Crews has passed LA's Roki Sasaki early.
I’ll break down the MLB Rookie of the Year Award odds for both leagues below and offer a few picks as baseball season gets going:
AL Rookie of the Year Odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Kristian Campbell | +175 |
| Jasson Dominguez | +500 |
| Jacob Wilson | +850 |
| Will Warren | +1200 |
| Roman Anthony | +1300 |
| Jackson Jobe | +1400 |
| Cam Smith | +1400 |
Odds as of April 4th
We got a battle between AL East top prospects in this one.
Kristian Campbell broke camp with the Red Sox and got the bag with a lengthy extension. It looks like he's going to get run as Boston's every day second baseman, putting him in a good spot to take this award.
"The Martian" Dominguez has been touted as the Yankees' next star, showcasing power with six homers and a .747 OPS (107 OPS+) in 26 MLB games last year. However, his shaky outfield defense (-0.4 dWAR) and frequent mental mistakes could derail his AL ROTY chances, even with supposed spring training improvements.
NL Rookie of the Year
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Dylan Crews | +350 |
| Matt Shaw | +350 |
| Roki Sasaki | +500 |
| Bubba Chandler | +750 |
| AJ Smith-Shawver | +1600 |
| Chase Dollander | +2000 |
Odds as of April 4th
Dylan Crews has already surpassed Roki Sasaki, who opened the season at +200 in this market.
Sasaki dominated NPB with a 30-15 record and 2.02 ERA before signing with Los Angeles, tying Shohei Ohtani’s 102.5 mph fastball record in 2023 and shining on the international stage. His splitter is already considered one of the best pitches in baseball, but it hasn't worked out early.
Sasaki's first couple MLB starts didn't go well, pushing him down the odds board. It's not like any early NL rookies have dominated though, so a few good starts in a row could push Sasaki back up.
MLB Rookie of the Year Award History
| Year | AL Winner | NL Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Luis Gil | Paul Skenes |
| 2023 | Gunnar Henderson | Corbin Carroll |
| 2022 | Julio Rodriguez | Michael Harris II |
| 2021 | Randy Arozarena | Jonathan India |
| 2020 | Kyle Lewis | Devin Williams |
| 2019 | Yordan Alvarez | Pete Alonso |
| 2018 | Shohei Ohtani | Ronald Acuna Jr. |
How To Read MLB Rookie Of The Year Odds
At your sportsbook of choice, the betting lines for the MLB Rookie of the Year odds will look something like this, for each of the AL and NL markets:
Roki Sasaki +350
Dylan Crews +400
This means that Roki Sasaki is the ROTY favorite since he has the lowest odds and the highest chance of winning the prop, according to oddsmakers. If you were to bet $100 on the Dodgers SP and he won, you would get a payout of $450 – your original $100 is returned along with your winnings of $350.
