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MLB Rookie of the Year Odds and Predictions 2025: Jackson Jobe to Play a Major Role for the Tigers

Updated: Apr. 18, 2025, 06:58 AM ET
7 min read
  • Kristian Campbell is listed as the betting favorite to win the AL Rookie of the Year award

  • Jackson Jobe is averaging less than one Hit Against per game and a WHIP of 1.133

  • The Detroit Tigers rank top-5 in Defensive Efficiency and in Fielding Percentage

After Paul Skenes and Luis Gil set the league on fire with their talented arms on the mound, another crop of star studded pitchers are ready to make their case for the Rookie of the Year awards. Their room for error is razor thin as there are also plenty of star worthy batters who have shown they can combat against the best of them and instantly contribute to their team’s success.

MLB Rookie of the Year Award Odds

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AL Rookie of the Year Odds

PlayerOdds
Kristian Campbell+190
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Jacob Wilson+225
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Jasson Dominguez+450
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Nick Kurtz+1100
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Jackson Jobe+2000
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NL Rookie of the Year Odds

PlayerOdds
Roki Sasaki+250
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Dylan Crews+500
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Matt Shaw+700
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Bubba Chandler+700
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Chase Dollander+1000
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MLB Rookie of the Year Predictions

After entering the year with plenty of hype, the Los Angeles Dodgers Roki Sasaki has lived up to his expectations as the current favorite for the NL Rookie of the Year award is averaging less than one Hit Against per Inning Pitched and an ERA of 3.29. It is worth noting the star rookie pitcher is flirting with disaster as he struggles with keeping opposing runners off the bases as he also averages a WHIP of 1.756.

In the AL, Kristian Campbell has managed to get off to a hot start as the Boston Red Sox batter has generated 19 Hits in 18 games while possessing a Batting Average of .302 and an OPS of .900. His production has played a major role in the Red Sox success as their offense currently ranks above league average in Team Total Hits, RBIs, Total Runs Scored, and in On Base Percentage.

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MLB Rookie of the Year Pick: Jackson Jobe (+2000) at BetMGM

After flashing his arm at the end of last season, Jackson Jobe managed to secure a spot in the Detroit Tigers starting rotation for 2025. In his three starts, Jobe has given them a high level of individual production as the Tigers rookie is averaging an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.133. To help further his chances of sustaining his high level of play, Jobe is also protected by a very productive back end as the Tigers defense currently ranks third overall in Defensive Efficiency.

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How to Bet on the MLB Rookie of the Year

When looking to bet on the Rookie of the Year award market, it’s vital to wager on players who are consistent and play a major role in their team’s success. Betting on players who have already cemented themselves as a starter in the lineup at the beginning of the year gives you a major advantage as they benefit from more playing time compared to someone who gets called up later on.

Another key way to secure a profit is by hedging your bet should the player you wager on get off to a strong start. When the odds drastically shift in your favor, value may reside down the board should someone else rival your players metrics but is not getting priced correctly. This helps create multiple profiting scenarios which increases your chances of making money in the long run.

How to Read MLB Rookie of the Year Odds

Before you make any type of wager, it’s vital to understand how the listed odds work. If you bet $100 on Jackson Jobe to win the AL Rookie of the Year award at his early season odds of +2000, then you would profit $2,000 if he wins the award.

If you wait to see if Jobe gets out to a strong start and is listed with a minus sign in front of his odds (-115 for example), then you would need to wager $115 to profit $100. Make sure you line shop before placing the wager as the odds for the same market can vary between each sportsbook.

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MLB Rookie of the Year History

Plenty of future stars have won the Rookie of the Year award over the years, making it one of the more intriguing award races to watch as it’s a benchmark for future success. Their success can give rebuilding teams hope they can break out of their slump, as well as a World Series contender another tool at their disposal to help make a deep run in the playoffs.

AL Rookie of the Year Award Winners

PlayerYear
Luis Gil2024
Gunnar Henderson2023
Julio Rodriguez2022
Randy Arozarena2021
Kyle Lewis2020
Yordan Alvarez2019
Shohei Ohtani2018
Aaron Judge2017
Michael Fulmer2016
Carlos Correa2015

NL Rookie of the Year Award Winners

PlayerYear
Paul Skenes2024
Corbin Carroll2023
Michael Harris II2022
Jonathan India2021
Devin Williams2020
Pete Alonso2019
Ronald Acuna Jr2018
Cody Bellinger2017
Corey Seager2016
Kris Bryant2015

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