Drake Baldwin Nearing Atlanta Braves Milestone Not Seen in Over 60 Years
Drake Baldwin could cement his place in Braves history.
The Atlanta Braves are seeing an electric start from Drake Baldwin, and it has already placed the young rising star alongside one of the greatest players in franchise history. Baldwin, now in his second MLB season, has picked up right where he left off after a breakout 2025 campaign that earned him National League Rookie of the Year honors. His early production has been a major bright spot for Atlanta as the team looks to establish momentum early in the year and make a return to the MLB playoffs.
Through his first six games, Baldwin has been outstanding at the plate, hitting . 318 with a . 423 on‑base percentage and 1.
196 OPS, along with three home runs and seven RBIs. His ability to get on base and generate offense has quickly made him one of the most impactful hitters in the Braves lineup. That production has also translated into a historic run to begin the season.
“Drake Baldwin has scored a run in each of the Braves first six games. The last Brave with a longer streak to begin a season was back in 1957 when Hall of Famer Hank Aaron scored a run in seven straight,” reported Mark Bowman of MLB. com.