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Austin Rutter '27 Recruiting Profile

Sacred Heart Griffin High SchoolSpringfield, ILBaseball
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ClubSBA Mid-America Scout 16u
Height5'9"
Weight160lbs
Age16
Primary PositionShortstop
Secondary Position2nd Base
Dominant HandRight
Top Fastball Velocity83
Consistent Fastball Velocity80
60 Yard Dash6.67

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Personal Statement

I am looking for a college where I can use my baseball skills to assist our team to the highest potential. I want coaches and teammates who will teach and listen.  I am willing to try new things that make me and our team better because of it.  I am a coachable player, and a leader on the field. I am always working hard to be the best in my position, especially in the off season.  Versatility in this sport is key, so put me wherever I am needed, and you will get the best out of me every time.  My college goal is to play for a Division I or Division II program as their starting shortstop.  I have been told that I give the opposing team coaches nightmares with my range and athleticism. I welcome a good challenge and even more, competition. Besides being a shortstop,I can also play second base, center field and pitch.  

After college I desire to play in the in the MLB.  I love this game and playing at the collegiate level is my first goal. I also love animals, especially dogs.  When I’m not training for baseball, I enjoy baseball card collecting, fishing, golfing, hanging with my friends, and preparing for my second sport, football.  I also enjoy being at the beach, anything in the water.  My catholic faith is very important to me. 

I have been lucky to have an older brother who also shares the love of baseball like me.  We have trained together and we have played together on the same team.  When I was in 5th grade, we won 3rd in state for baseball.  My brother was in 8th grade.  This is one of my favorite memories of my baseball career.  I cannot wait to make more life long memories. 



Athletics

High School Information

  • Years w/ Varsity
  • 1 year
  • Varsity Starter
  • 1 year
  • 2025 Varsity Team
  •  
    Starter
     - Jersey: #12
  • Individual Awards
  • PBR Player of the Week
  • Team Awards
  • State Champs, Regional Champs, Sectional Champs
  • 2024 Junior Varsity Team
  •  
    Starter
     - Jersey: #2

Club Information

  • Seasons of Club Experience
  • 5 seasons
  • 2025 SBA Mid-America Scout 16u (AAA/Open)
  • 2024 Extreme Elite (AAA/Majors)
  • Playing mostly SS, but in the pitching rotation. Will play OF or 2nd base if necessary due to competition history. SCHEDULE FOR 2024: Stl Classic Play 9 - June 7th, 2024 / Stl World Series GMB June 21, 2024 / PBR IL Open-Rantoul PBR June 28,2024 / STL Elite Series Play 9 July 5, 2024 / Kansas City Program PBR July 12, 2024 / Capital City Classic DSP July 19, 2024
  • 2023 Illinois Steelmen 14U (AAA)
  • 2022 Mafia 12u (AAA)
  • 2021 Springfield Cardinals
  • Played with this team from 2015-2021 with the same coach, Ryan Murphy.

Coach References

  • Club Coach
  • Mason Hale
  • Club Coach
  • Ryan Murphy
  • High School Head Coach
  • Josh Lemasters -Junior Varsity head coach
  • High School Head Coach
  • Nick Naumovich

Events

  • Camp/Event
  • PBR -IL State Games
  • 8/05/25 to 8/06/25
  • Invite Only event - Team 5. Will play games on 8/5 at 4:45pm and then on 8/6 at 9am and 12:15pm.
  • Camp/Event
  • SportsBarn SBA Scout Day
  • 2/16/25 to 2/16/25
  • Combine profile
  • Camp/Event
  • Washko Winter Arm Care Program
  • 11/24/24 to 3/02/25
  • It is a 16 week arm care program that is done twice a week. The athletes also have access to do individual lifting, hitting cages and pitching practice. Besides the program, we can do whatever practice we want to.
  • Camp/Event
  • Winter Arm Care & Velo Program with Washko Strength and Speed
  • 11/26/23 to 2/11/24
  • One hour sessions, twice a week. Available to do strength and conditioning on your own when sessions are not happening.

Additional Sports

  • Soccer
  • 10 years
  • Club/Travel Team
  • Basketball
  • 5 years
  • Club/Travel Team
  • This was a junior high class and won back to back State championships for 7th and 8th grade. The school is Christ the King in Springfield, Illinois. Only three teams in IESA history to win back to back championships. I was a guard, forward, and center
  • Football
  • 2 years
  • Junior Varsity Team

Statistics

Statistic2025 Varsity Team
Avg.333
GP/GS35
AB88
R25
H29
2B5
3B6
HR2
RBI26
SLG%.591
BB14
HBP3
SO11
OB%414
SB/Attempts20
PO31
Assists35
Errors3
Fielding %.957
Team Record26-8-1

Academics

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High School Information

StateIllinois
Enrollment774

Academic Accomplishments

Are you in honor classes?
No
Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. History English
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
No

Awards and Activities

  • Awards2023/24 - Freshman Year - 2nd Semester Honor roll. 2024/25 - Sophmore Year - 1st Semester Honor roll. 2024-25 Sophmore Year 2nd Semester Honor roll.
  • ActivitiesBaseball card trader/collector Golfing with my friends and my dad (casual, not competitive) Fishing and Kayaking at my aunts lake house Snow skiing Playing MLB The Show Attending school events and cheering on my friends in their sporting events.

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