Braves' Drake Baldwin Personal News Emerges Amid MLB Offseason

For now, Baldwin has been making moves away from the baseball field with the offseason in full swing. Before being selected by the Braves in the 2022 MLB Draft, Baldwin was a student at Missouri State University, where he spent three years playing for the college baseball team. He was drafted during his junior year, which meant he did not have the opportunity to finish his degree at the time.

This offseason, Baldwin officially walked across the stage and earned his bachelor’s degree in General Business, completing a milestone he had put on hold to pursue his professional career. Missouri State University celebrated the achievement by posting a slideshow of Baldwin receiving his diploma.

“Quite the year for Drake! NL Rookie of the Year ✅ College graduate ✅ #GoBears #WeAreMoState @braves,” the school’s official account wrote on Instagram.

For Baldwin, the accomplishment highlights not only his success on the diamond but also his commitment to personal growth off the field. Balancing the demands of professional baseball with finishing his education underscores the determination and discipline that have already made him a rising star in Atlanta.

Baldwin remains under team control for many more seasons as a pre-arbitration player, giving the Braves a cost-effective piece to build around. His college career at Missouri State showcased his talent early, as he appeared in 120 games and posted a .317 batting average, a .426 on-base percentage and a .975 OPS with 24 home runs and 105 RBIs in three seasons. That foundation, combined with his current trajectory, makes Baldwin a vital piece of Atlanta’s long-term core.