McKendree University Athletics

AS A JUNIOR (2014): Appeared in 48 games, starting each one in center field...batted .282 with three home runs and 21 RBI...was third on team in runs batted in and fourth with 48 hits...also scored 25 runs, which was good for fourth on the squad...stole four bases...tied for team lead with six outfield assists...was third on sqaud with five multiple-RBI games...had 11 multi-hit outings, including five three-hit contests...reached base in 14 straight games at one point...hit .305 with runners on base and .447 when leading off an inning...garnered Academic All-GLVC honors.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2013): Started each of the Bearcats' 46 games in center field...batted .297 with 22 RBI...tied for team lead with 13 doubles and led McKendree with 22 walks...was third in steals with eight...notched 13 multi-hit games, including two four-hit contests...reached base in 15 straight games during the year...hit .429 as the leadoff man in an inning and .556 (5-for-9) with the bases loaded...led all McKendree outfielders with a .981 fielding percentage...earned Academic All-GLVC honors.

AS A FRESHMAN (2012): Played in 42 games with 36 starts in the Bearcats' outfield, primarily in left field...was fourth on the team with a .320 batting average...had eight doubles, two home runs and 17 RBI...was third on the squad in doubles along with runs scored (26) and stolen bases (4)...finished fifth in on-base percentage at .393...notched 11 multi-hit games, including four three-hit contests.

BEFORE McK: Hit .377 with five triples and three home runs as a senior at Normal High School...swpied 42 bases in his career for the Ironmen...grabbed All-Conference, All-Area and team Most Valuable Player honors as a senior...earned a spot on the Intercity squad for the Bloomington Pantagraph All-Star Game...played for coach Ryan Short.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Kevin and Sharon Rutledge.