Rutledge has pitched professionally for two seasons, first immediately after graudating from D-II Dowling College in 2012 in the CanAm League and then last season in the Frontier. Pitched in four games for Brooks Carey’s Normal Cornbelters in 2015. Posted 1-3 record with a 4.86 ERA in 14 games for River City as well, allowing 34 hits in 33 2/3 innings and striking out 29 while walking 17. Had pro debut with two effective outings for the New Jersey Jackals in 2012 (five innings, five strikeouts, 1.80 ERA), but then struggled with Ken Oberkfell’s Newark Bears in six appearances (0-1, 8.49 ERA, 17 hits allowed in 11 2/3 innings). Lifetime 1-5 record with 5.18 ERA in 26 pro games. Effective starting pitcher with exceptional statistics in college. Had 9-4 record with 2.30 ERA in 97 2/3 innings, giving up 77 hits while striking out 87 and only walking 17. As a freshman the Golden Lions advanced to the Division II College World Series in 2009.