Adley Rutschman

Adley Rutschman arrived in 2023 in a big way. He slashed .277/.374/.435 and hit 20 home runs, drove in 80, and scored 84 times. The upstart Orioles offense is loaded with weapons, and the 26-year-old should continue to bat at the top of it. He will never steal bases, but he will protect your ratios better than any other catcher on the board. Don't be surprised when he is the first backstop drafted in 2024.

Adley Rutschman delivers in Orioles' dominant win

Adley Rutschman went 2-for-6 with a double and two RBI as the Orioles trounced the Twins 9-2.

Fantasy Impact

This performance, while solid, reflects his season-long trend of moderate batting with occasional bursts of productivity. Rutschman's current season batting average sits at .252, which, combined with his 79 RBI and 19 home runs, positions him as a reliable, if not spectacular, fantasy option. His wOBA of .310 indicates decent on-base productivity, though his fantasy managers might be left wanting more consistency in power hitting and run production. Moving forward, Rutschman remains a steady presence in fantasy lineups, especially valuable in formats that reward on-base percentage and RBI.