How GOOD is Adley Rutschman Really?

this guy's the complete package he can hit adley Rutman a two-run homer the best switch hitting catcher to come along in the last 50 years how does a young catcher become a sensation in Major League Baseball adley Rutman is rewriting The Playbook on what it means to be a game changer beyond the plate from his jaw-dropping defensive skills to his clutch hitting Rutman is a force to be reckoned with but just how good is he let's dive in athl Stan Rutman is a catcher for the Baltimore Orioles and sports are a big part of his family's history his grandfather ad is a legendary coach at Oregon known for winning national championships in both football and baseball a rare feat adley's father Randy followed in those footsteps as a college Catcher And later became a coach in the Pacific Northwest Randy never forced adley into baseball but the passion for the game came naturally growing up adley and his sister Josie SAW baseball as more than just a sport their family vacations were often road trips around Oregon tagging along with their dad's team from George Fox University and various Semi-Pro leagues these trips turn baseball into a source of joy and Adventure when adley Rutman was eight he won a regional Pitch hit and run competition in Seattle around the same time he was shacking fly balls with college players and constantly asking his dad to toss some pitches to hit his dad Randy always obliged by his early years at Sherwood High adley was already throwing faster than 90 mph off the mound initially college coaches recruited him as a pitcher but as he grew to 6'2 and 220 lbs he developed into a powerful switch hitting catcher Pro Scouts agents and college recruiters quickly took notice of his talent given his background some might say his success was destined but consider this there are countless aspiring athletes out there kids from athletic families who dream of going pro and are hyped from a young age yet only a small fraction come close to achieving what Rutman has already accomplished while many have the potential few reach the heights that Rutman has adly runman attended Sherwood High School in Sherwood Oregon where his athletic talents began to shine in the 2016 Major League Baseball draft the Seattle Mariners picked him in the 40th round however Rutman decided not to sign with the Mariners and instead chose to attend Oregon State University where he played college baseball for the Beavers during his freshman year at Oregon State Rutman didn't just stick to baseball he also played college football as a place kicker for the beavers in his first year on the baseball team he played in 61 games posting a batting line of 234 322 and 306 with two home runs and 33 RBIs his performance was solid laying the groundwork for his future success after the 2017 season Rutman continued to hone his skills by playing summer baseball with the Falmouth commodor in the Cape Cod Baseball League this experience provided him with valuable exposure and competition his decision to focus on baseball at Oregon State eventually paid off setting the stage for his rise as one of the top prospects in the sport in 2018 adley had a monster season for the Oregon State Beavers rutan's 102 hits and 83 RBI hit single season records for the Beavers with a hit Crown formerly held by All-Star center fielder jacobe Ellsbury rutan's 408 average in 2018 ranks third best in school history his accolades didn't stop there ad the Rutman played a key role in leading the Oregon State Beavers to victory in the College World Series as a sophomore he had already become such a feared hitter that during one of the games he was even intentionally walked with the B es loaded he captured the tournament's most outstanding player award after collecting a CWS record 17 hits and driving in 13 runs he tallied three hits and drove in two during Oregon State's title clenching win over the University of Arkansas by 2019 rachman's talent and Leadership on the field earned him the top overall pick by the Orioles in the MLB draft analyst hailed him as the perfect Prospect for his exceptional skills as a catcher and his strong leadership qualities since joining the Orioles Rutman has met and even exceeded the high expectations placed upon him his impressive performance and Rising stardom have endeared him to fans leading to the creation of thousands of Captain America themed bobbleheads in his likeness complete with his light brown hair and sharp blue eyes as a special giveaway a Camden Yards the catcher mitt is Rutman Shield the bat his secret weapon and everything he does whether walking talking swinging catching throwing or even chugging seems effortless after being drafted Rutman Advanced swiftly through the Orioles minor league system the pandemic was the only thing that managed to slow him down in 2022 he finished second in the AL Rookie of the Year voting hitting 254 with 13 homers and 42 RBI rachman's early season call up to the majors became the undeniable Catalyst for the Orioles unexpected 10 game summer win streak ending a prolonged period of mediocrity for Baltimore baseball this streak also marked the acceleration of the orio's long-term organizational rebuild bringing New Hope and energy to the team and it fans adley rushman is already regarded as one of the best catchers of Major League Baseball and he's still getting his feet wet in the MLB his talented potential of spark discussions about his future with some even speculating that he might end up in the Hall of Fame with an Orioles cap or at least break several records however nothing in sports is guaranteed but if he stays away from injuries and continues his work ethic he's a force to be reckoned with Rutman competed for a spot on the Orioles 2022 opening day roster but a strain triceps muscle delayed his seon start he began a rehabilitation assignment with the aine ironbirds on April 26 2022 showing his determination to get back on the field his resilience paid off and on May 21st 2022 Rutman was promoted to the major leagues for the first time that same day he made his debut as the starting catcher batting sixth in the lineup his first Major League at bat resulted in a strikeout but he didn't let that deter him in his third at bat he hadit a triple marking his first major league hit this made him the first player to accomplish this feat a triple for his first MLB hit since Jason Perry did so in his first at bat for the Atlanta Braves in 2008 rutan's first major league home run came on June 15th off Toronto Blue Jay starter Jose BOS this Milestone was a testament to his power and skill at the plate by the end of the season Rutman had posted impressive statistics hitting 254 362 and 445 with 35 doubles 13 home runs and 42 RBIs in 113 games of Baltimore his performance earned him the 2022 LS M Hatter most valuable orial award voted on by members of the local media on opening day of the 2023 season ay Rutman made history by going five for five with a home run becoming the first MLB player to achieve this feat on opening day since 1937 his Stellar performance continued throughout the first half of the Season earning him a 273 376 and 423 slash line with 12 home runs this impressive showing led to his selection for his first All-Star Game in 2023 rudman's power at the play was further highlighted when he was chosen to participate in the 2023 major league baseball home run derby in the first round he hit 27 home runs but was narrowly eliminated by Chicago White Sox Slugger Luis Rober Jr who had 28 home runs displaying his switch hitting prowess Rutman hit 20 home runs left-handed and seven right-handed during the Derby another notable achievement came on August 10th 2023 when Rutman became the first orial to Homer over the extended left field wall at Camden Yards while batting left-handed he launched a leadoff Homer off Houston Astro starter Hunter Brown adding to his growing list of accomplishments rutan's outstanding season was capped off by winning the AL Silver Slugger Award among catchers a testament to his offensive capabilities on opening day 2024 adley Rutman made history once again by becoming the first player since Joe loud to reach base safely in each of his first eight career plate appearances on opening day Rutman went two for four with a walk three runs scored and two RBI eyes helping the Oriol secure an 11 to3 victory over the Angels this strong start set the tone for what would be another remarkable season for the young catcher rachman's power was on full display on April 19th 2024 when he hit his first career Grand Slam off Kansas City Royals relever Will Smith this Milestone highlighted his growing prowess at the plate and his ability to come through in clutch situations his versatility as a switch hitter was evident on June 6th when he homered from both sides of the plate for the first time in his MLB career during a 6 to5 away loss to the Blue Jays the first Homer was a solo shot off us Kikuchi in the sixth inning followed by a two-run blast of Zack pop in the eighth continuing a streak of impressive performances Rutman achieved a career-high six RBIs on June 9th in a 9-2 away win over the Tampa Bay race four of those RBIs came from a second career Grand Slam which he launched off Phil Matten with two outs in the eighth inning this game not only showcased his power but also his ability to drive in runs and critical moments man's early success in the 2024 season has further solidified his reputation as one of the top catchers in Major League Baseball his combination of power consistency and clutch performance continues to make him a key player for the Orioles and a fan favorite as he builds on these achievements the future looks incredibly bright for adley rushman thanks for watching this video and we appreciate all your support