Rookies deliver a sensational aspect to baseball that veterans don’t bring. From heartwarming videos capturing their call-up reaction to their unfaltering work ethic to a game-winning strikeout or walk-off, rookies make baseball electric. Several rookies have already begun to ingratiate themselves with their teams. Here are four rookies who are gaining respect from fans, players, and analysts.

Jackson Jobe, Tigers
MLB’s No. 4 overall prospect is settling in at the end of the Tigers’ rotation. Jobe hasn’t allowed more than five hits in his four appearances and has allowed nine earned runs over 20 innings pitched. Although his 4.5 walks per nine aren’t ideal, Jobe prevents runs by inducing weak contact to get out of innings. With an average of six innings per start and his pitch count steadily increasing, Jobe will be a fixture in Detroit’s rotation through the fall.

Jackson Jobe with another stellar performance in the Motor City!

The @Tigers‘ No. 1 prospect (MLB No. 4) punches out 5 over 5 solid innings while lowering his ERA to 2.70. pic.twitter.com/UGTtSzNpUZ

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) April 19, 2025

Caleb Durbin, Brewers
Although he’s only played four games, Durbin has made an impact in all of them. He knocked two hits, collected his first run, and made a big catch over the visiting dugout in his debut last week. He also took reigning Cy Young winner Robbie Ray deep for his first career home run, scoring Milwaukee’s only two runs in their 5-2 loss to the Giants. Durbin hasn’t hit double-digit games yet, but he’s quickly becoming part of the Brewers’ young core carrying the team.

Caleb Durbin’s first Major League home run puts the @Brewers on the board! 💪 pic.twitter.com/aM8NfrOcRX

— MLB (@MLB) April 22, 2025

Kristian Campbell, Red Sox
Campbell has been popping off since he broke camp with Boston. Not only does he bring consistency, averaging 1.09 hits per game, but he also brings power with a .500 slugging percentage. Campbell’s plate discipline has also been valuable: He has drawn 14 walks, generating a 15.4% walk rate that ranks in the 89th percentile. He has gotten on base from either a hit or walk in 21 out of 22 games. Campbell has done enough to quickly become a lineup staple and a fan favorite in Boston.

Kristian Campbell gives the Red Sox a 3-run cushion.

Is he the favorite for AL Rookie of the Year?🤔 pic.twitter.com/6OLEZXcYoD

— SleeperMLB (@SleeperMLB) April 21, 2025

Ben Caparius, Dodgers
Casparius is a hallmark example of the Dodgers’ ability to scout and develop talented pitchers. Taking out his worst appearance against the Cubs — who did plenty of damage to everyone except Los Angeles’ starter in the game — Casparius has only given up seven hits and one run over 13 innings. He has also recorded at least one strikeout in each game while only walking three batters, generating 1.8 BB/9 and 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings. Casparius will be leaned on as the Dodgers’ rotation continues to be its weakest link.