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Adley Rutschman 2024 Player Outlook: Top Catcher Option
12 months agoBaltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman has started his career on a very strong note, consistently posting a wRC+ of at least 120 and scoring 70 runs in each of his first two seasons. The young phenom earned his first Silver Slugger award thanks to a .277/.374/.435 slash line, hitting 20 home runs and driving in 80 RBIs. Rutschman's peripheral stats were impressive, placing him in the top 10 percent for expected batting average. Batting at the top of Baltimore's lineup, his elite ability to draw walks and limit strikeouts sets the table for the rest of the productive Orioles' offense. The 25-year-old finished in the top 10 in AL MVP voting in 2023 and is poised to be a force in the league for years to come. Heading into 2024, he is projected to be the top catching option, thanks to his well-rounded ability to get hits, score runs, and drive in runs. With an average ADP of around 45, his upside as an elite catching option could lead managers to reach for him in 2024. Regardless, Rutschman enters 2024 aiming to add another elite year to his resume.
