The Good Phight · Aug 4, 2025
Opposition research: Adley Rutschman
It’s tough to make the case for Adley Rutschman being the BCIB anymore Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn ImagesIt’s pretty safe to say that although he’s played better of late, J.T. Realmuto is no longer the Best Catcher in Baseball™. Cal Raleigh has clearly taken over that title, but as recently as one year ago, many people would have said it was Adley Rutschman of the Baltimore Orioles.
Rutschman burst on the scene in 2022, finishing second in Rookie of the Year voting when he matched strong defense with an .806 OPS. He followed that up by winning the Silver Slugger award and finishing ninth in AL MVP voting in 2023.