Adley Rutschman is an American professional baseball catcher who is playing for the Baltimore Orioles organization. He finished his collegiate career at the Oregon State Beavers and was picked first overall in the 2019 MLB draft.
Portland, Oregon native, Adley Stan Rutschman was born on 6th February 1998, under the star sign Aquarius. His parents are Randy Rutschman and Carol Rutschman and have one sister, Josie. Further, he is the grandson of Ad Rutschman, who was a football and baseball coach at Linfield College. The twenty-three-year-old holds an American nationality and is of a white ethnic background.
Adley plays baseball for the Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball (MLB). The Orioles chose him as the very first pick in the 2019 MLB draft. As of 2023, Adley Rutschman enjoys a net worth of around $8 million. His main way of getting money is from his job playing for the Orioles. He got a contract for one year in 2023, and he'll be paid $733,900.
Adley welcomed in seattle SOURCE: Instagram- @adleyrutschman If he does really well, he can get extra money, maybe up to $2 million. Besides his salary, Adley Rutschman also gets money from companies that want him to talk about their products. He's partners with a few companies like Rawlings, New Era, and Panini.
There are rumors that Adley Rutschman is in a relationship with Alli Schwarm. They have been seen together multiple times, and they've posted pictures of each other on social media. However, neither Rutschman nor Schwarm has officially said they're dating. Schwarm is a student at Oregon State University, the same school where Rutschman played college baseball. She's studying business administration and is also part of the university's Dance Team.
Adley Rutschman and Madison Prewett comments SOURCE: Daily Mail Back in August 2020, Adley Rutschman and Bachelor star Madison Prewett made the headlines after a Baltimore Orioles baseball player got flirty with Madison. It was reported, that Rutschman wrote, "Roses are red, violets are blue…. I'll change your name to Rutschman from Prew," in her comment section.
In June 2023, Adley Rutschman earned a spot on the American League All-Star team, marking a significant achievement. He became the first player from the Orioles to be chosen for the All-Star Game since Manny Machado back in 2013. This recognition highlighted Rutschman's exceptional performance and solidified his status in the league.
Moving to July 2023, Rutschman participated in his inaugural All-Star Game appearance. While playing for the National League, he had two at-bats but didn't manage to get a hit, instead drawing a walk. The game concluded with the National League securing a 3-2 victory.
Then, in August 2023, Rutschman's impressive contributions continued as he received the title of American League Rookie of the Month for August. His remarkable performance included achieving a batting average of .333, hitting four home runs, and driving in 17 runs over 23 games, underscoring his impact as a rising star in the league.
Adley Rutschman enrolled at the Sherwood High School and was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 40th round of the 2016 MLB Draft. However, he chose to attend Oregon State University and played college baseball for the Beavers.
As a freshman, he was a placekicker, playing in 61 games, hitting .234/.322/.306 with 2 home runs and 33 runs batted in (RBI). After that, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
During his sophomore, Rutschman batted .408/.505/.628 with nine home runs and 83 RBIs in 2018. Also, he leads Oregon State to win the 2018 College World Series.
As a junior, he batted .411/.575/.751 with 17 home runs and 58 RBIs and was named the 2019 Collegiate Baseball Player of the Year.
In the 2019 MLB Draft, Rutschman was picked by the Baltimore Orioles with the first overall selection. He made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast League Orioles. After five games, he was promoted to the Aberdeen IronBirds and then to the Class A Delmarva Shorebirds of the South Atlantic League.
That season, he appeared in 37 games, playing for three teams, and slashed .254/.351/.423 with four home runs and 26 RBIs.
He starts the 2021 season with the Double-A level Bowie Baysox.
On 9th August 2021, he was promoted to Triple-A Norfolk Tides.
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