History of Adley Rutschman in Timeline

Adley Rutschman is a professional baseball catcher for the Baltimore Orioles. He was drafted first overall in the 2019 MLB draft after a successful college baseball career at Oregon State, where he was named Pac-12 Player of the Year. Rutschman signed for a then-record MLB draft signing bonus of $8.1 million. He debuted in MLB in 2022 and has since become a two-time All-Star.

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1937: First MLB Player Opening Day Record

In 1937, an MLB player set a record on Opening Day. On Opening Day in 2023, Rutschman equaled the record by batting 5-for-5 with a home run.

1968: Joe Lahoud Reached Base Safely in Eight Career Plate Appearances

From 1968 to 1972, Joe Lahoud reached base safely in eight consecutive plate appearances. On Opening Day 2024, Adley Rutschman matched this feat.

1972: Joe Lahoud Reached Base Safely in Eight Career Plate Appearances

From 1968 to 1972, Joe Lahoud reached base safely in eight consecutive plate appearances. On Opening Day 2024, Adley Rutschman matched this feat.

February 6, 1998: Adley Rutschman Born

On February 6, 1998, Adley Stan Rutschman, who would become a professional baseball catcher, was born.

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2008: Jason Perry's First MLB Hit

In 2008, Jason Perry hit a triple for his first MLB hit. Adley Rutschman matched that feat on May 21, 2022.

2016: Drafted by Seattle Mariners

In 2016, Adley Rutschman was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 40th round of the Major League Baseball draft but did not sign, choosing to attend Oregon State University instead.

2017: Collegiate Summer Baseball

After the 2017 college baseball season, Adley Rutschman played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2018: College World Series Win

In 2018, Adley Rutschman helped lead Oregon State to win the 2018 College World Series. He was named the College World Series Most Outstanding Player for his performance.

2019: Collegiate Baseball Player of the Year

In 2019, Adley Rutschman was named the 2019 Collegiate Baseball Player of the Year by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper and won the Buster Posey Award.

2019: Pac-12 Conference Player of the Year

In 2019, Adley Rutschman was named the Pac-12 Conference Player of the Year.

2019: Drafted by Baltimore Orioles

In 2019, the Baltimore Orioles selected Adley Rutschman with the first overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft. He then signed for $8.1 million, and made his professional debut with the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Orioles, and was later promoted to other teams.

2020: Minor League Season Canceled

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 minor league season was canceled.

June 2021: All-Star Futures Game Selection

In June 2021, Adley Rutschman was selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game.

August 9, 2021: Promotion to Triple-A Norfolk Tides

On August 9, 2021, Adley Rutschman was promoted to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides after playing with the Double-A Bowie Baysox.

November 2021: Rawlings MiLB Gold Glove Award

In November 2021, Adley Rutschman was awarded the Rawlings MiLB Gold Glove Award as the best defensive catcher in the minor leagues.

May 21, 2022: MLB Promotion and Debut

On May 21, 2022, Adley Rutschman was promoted to the major leagues and made his debut. His first MLB hit was a triple.

2022: MLB Debut

In 2022, Adley Rutschman made his Major League Baseball debut and became a two-time All-Star.

August 10, 2023: Home Run over Left Field Wall

On August 10, 2023, Rutschman hit a leadoff homer off of Houston Astros starter Hunter Brown becoming the first Oriole to homer over the extended left field wall while batting left handed.