Orioles’s 2019 Number One overall draft pick Adley Rutschman, acknowledges cheering fans as he is introduced at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun / Baltimore Sun)
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Norfolk Tides catcher Adley Rutschman in a game against the Nashville Sounds. (Casey Gower)
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Adley Rutschman gets ready to start a rehab assignment with the IronBirds in Aberdeen. (Kenneth K. Lam/The Baltimore Sun)
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Orioles prospect Adley Rutschman throws after warm up during his rehab assignment with the IronBirds in Aberdeen. April 26, 2022. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun Staff) (Kenneth K. Lam/The Baltimore Sun)
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Orioles prospect Adley Rutschman, right, races to second past BlueClawsÕ Nick Matera, left, for a double in his second at-bat during his rehab assignment playing with the IronBirds in Aberdeen. April 26, 2022. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun Staff) (Kenneth K. Lam/The Baltimore Sun)
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Orioles prospect Adley Rutschman throws after warm up during his rehab assignment with the IronBirds in Aberdeen. April 26, 2022. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun Staff) (Kenneth K. Lam/The Baltimore Sun)
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Orioles prospect Adley Rutschman slides into second base for a double in his second at-bat during his rehab assignment playing with the IronBirds in Aberdeen. April 26, 2022. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun Staff) (Kenneth K. Lam/The Baltimore Sun)
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Orioles prospect Adley Rutschman takes a lead from third base after doubling his second at-bat during his rehab assignment with the IronBirds in Aberdeen. April 26, 2022. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun Staff) (Kenneth K. Lam/The Baltimore Sun)
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Orioles prospect Adley Rutschman gets ready to start a rehab assignment with the IronBirds in Aberdeen. April 26, 2022. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun Staff) (Kenneth K. Lam/The Baltimore Sun)
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Orioles prospect Adley Rutschman throws after warm up during his rehab assignment with the IronBirds in Aberdeen. April 26, 2022. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun Staff) (Kenneth K. Lam/The Baltimore Sun)
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Catcher Adley Rutschman, pictured hitting for High A Aberdeen, was batting .300 for the Norfolk Tides heading into Tuesday night's game. (Kenneth K. Lam/The Baltimore Sun)
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Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman practices during 2022 spring training at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota, Fla. Sunday., March 20, 2022. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff) (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun)
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Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman practices during 2022 spring training at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota, Fla. Sunday., March 20, 2022. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff) (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun)
ARCHIVO - Foto del 25 de junio del 2019 la selección de la primera ronda de los Orioles de Baltimore Adley Rutschman saluda a la afición en su introducción en el juego ante los Padres de San Diego. El miércoles 30 de marzo del 2022, la noticia de la lesión de Rutschman ha sido lo más destacable en la pretemporada de los Orioles que buscan reconstruir a su equipo tras una temporada de 110 derrotas. (AP Foto/Nick Wass, Archivo) (Nick Wass/AP)
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This is a 2022 photo of Adley Rutschman of the Baltimore Orioles baseball team. This image reflects the Baltimore Orioles active roster Tuesday, March 17, 2022, in Sarasota, Fla., when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Scott Audette) (Scott Audette/AP)
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Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman practices during 2022 spring training at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota, Fla. Sunday., March 20, 2022. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff) (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun)
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Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman practices during 2022 spring training at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota, Fla. Sunday., March 20, 2022. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff) (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun)
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Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman practices during 2022 spring training at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota, Fla. Sunday., March 20, 2022. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff) (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun)
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FILE - Baltimore Orioles first-round draft pick Adley Rutschman tips his cap to the crowd as he was introduced between innings of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in Baltimore. Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Detroit Tigers infielder Spencer Torkelson are among baseball's most intriguing rookies this summer. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) (Nick Wass / AP)
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The Baltimore Orioles's 2019 number one overall draft pick Adley Rutschman speaks with news media during a news conference with Ex. VP. Mike Elias at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)
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Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman works with a pitcher during spring training baseball camp Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Sarasota, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) (John Bazemore / AP)
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Catchers L-R Taylor Davis, Adley Rutschman and Bryan Holaday take a short break between drills. Orioles Spring Training at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. February 19, 2020 (Lloyd Fox / XX)
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Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman plays in a Bowie Baysox game on June 15, 2021. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)
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The number One jersey and ball cap awaits Baltimore Orioles' 2019 number one overall draft pick Adley Rutschman who will be introduced during a news conference at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)
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L-R Oriole catchers, Chance Sisco and Adley Rutschman take a moment between catching some of the Spring Training pitching sessions at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. Pitchers and catchers take the field for the first day of practice at Orioles Spring Training. February 12, 2020 (Lloyd Fox / Baltimore Sun)
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Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman plays in a Bowie Baysox game on June 15, 2021. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)
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Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman receives pitches during the early morning catchers workouts. Orioles Spring Training at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. February 19, 2020 (Lloyd Fox / Baltimore Sun)
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Catcher Adley Rutschman taking part in his first big league camp. Baltimore Orioles Spring Training at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. February 20, 2020 (Lloyd Fox / Baltimore Sun)
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Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman stops to sign a few autographs after taking his batting practice. First day of full squad practice at Orioles Spring Training at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. February 17, 2020 (Lloyd Fox / Baltimore Sun)
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Orioles catcher #76 Adley Rutschman. Orioles Photo Day at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. February 18, 2020 (Lloyd Fox / Baltimore Sun)
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Ironbirds’ Adley Rutschman follows through on his first inning single against Vermont at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun / Baltimore Sun)
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Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman gets ready to catch a pitching session after pitchers and catchers took the field for the first day of practice at Orioles Spring Training. February 12, 2020 (Lloyd Fox / XX)
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The Aberdeen IronBirds’ Adley Rutschman rounds second base in the seventh inning of a New York-Penn League baseball game against the Vermont Lake Monsters. (Steve Ruark / Baltimore Sun Media)
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Aberdeen IronBirds catcher Adley Rutschman, the Baltimore Orioles’ 2019 first overall draft pick, smiles in the dugout during a New York-Penn League baseball game against the Hudson Valley Renegades. (Steve Ruark / Baltimore Sun Media)
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Aberdeen IronBirds catcher Adley Rutschman tags out the Vermont Lake Monsters’ Kevin Richards in the eighth inning of a New York-Penn League baseball game. (Steve Ruark / Baltimore Sun Media)
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JUNE 25: The 2019 top overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft, Adley Rutschman #35 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on before the Orioles play the San Diego Padres at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 25, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) (Patrick Smith / Getty)
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JUNE 25: The 2019 top overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft, Adley Rutschman #35 of the Baltimore Orioles acknowledges the crowd during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 25, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) (Patrick Smith / Getty)
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Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman. Orioles Photo Day at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. February 18, 2020 (Lloyd Fox / Baltimore Sun)
FILE - Baltimore Orioles first-round draft pick Adley Rutschman tips his cap to the crowd as he was introduced between innings of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in Baltimore. Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Detroit Tigers infielder Spencer Torkelson are among baseball's most intriguing rookies this summer. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) (Nick Wass/AP)
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Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman plays in a Bowie Baysox game on June 15, 2021. (Kenneth K. Lam)
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Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman plays in a Bowie Baysox game on June 15, 2021. (Kenneth K. Lam)
Adley Rutschman, the No. 1 overall prospect in all of minor league baseball, joins the Norfolk Tides on for batting practice at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Va., on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. (Kristen Zeis/The Virginian-Pilot)
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Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman plays in a Bowie Baysox game on June 15, 2021. (Kenneth K. Lam)
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Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman plays in a Bowie Baysox game on June 15, 2021. (Kenneth K. Lam)
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Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman plays in a Bowie Baysox game on June 15, 2021. (Kenneth K. Lam)
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Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman, right, talks with top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez, left, during a Bowie Baysox game on June 15, 2021. (Kenneth K. Lam)
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Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman plays in a Bowie Baysox game on June 15, 2021. (Kenneth K. Lam)
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Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman, signals to pitcher during a Bowie Baysox game on June 15, 2021. (Kenneth K. Lam)
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Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman plays in a Bowie Baysox game on June 15, 2021. (Kenneth K. Lam)
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Orioles catcher #76 Adley Rutschman. Orioles Photo Day at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. February 18, 2020 (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman. Baltimore Orioles Spring Training at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. February 20, 2020 (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
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Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman receives pitches during the early morning catchers workouts. Orioles Spring Training at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. February 19, 2020 (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
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Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman receives pitches during the early morning catchers workouts. Orioles Spring Training at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. February 19, 2020 (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
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Catchers L-R Taylor Davis, Bryan Holaday and Adley Rutschman watch as Pedro Severino takes a turn during practice. Orioles Spring Training at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. February 19, 2020 (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
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Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman takes swings in the batting cage at Orioles Spring Training practice at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. February 13, 2020 (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
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Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman talks with pitcher #86 Marcos Diplan after his pitching session during Orioles Spring Training. February 13, 2020 (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
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FILE - In this June 25, 2019, file photo, Baltimore Orioles first-round draft pick Adley Rutschman takes batting practice before a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Baltimore. Catcher Adley Rutschman, first baseman Ryan Mountcastle and outfielder Yusniel Diaz are among the top prospects in the organization. None of these youngsters are expected to be on the opening day roster, but they'll provide a glimpse of the future at camp this spring. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) (Nick Wass/AP)
Aberdeen, Md.--Aug. 19, 2019-- Ironbirds' Adley Rutschman follows through on his first inning single against Vermont at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
The Aberdeen IronBirds' Adley Rutschman hits an RBI single in the fifth inning of a New York-Penn League baseball game against the Vermont Lake Monsters. (Steve Ruark/Baltimore Sun Media Group)
Aberdeen IronBirds catcher Adley Rutschman tags out the Vermont Lake Monsters' Kevin Richards in the eighth inning of a New York-Penn League baseball game. (Steve Ruark/Baltimore Sun Media Group)
The Aberdeen IronBirds' Adley Rutschman rounds second base in the seventh inning of a New York-Penn League baseball game against the Vermont Lake Monsters. (Steve Ruark/Baltimore Sun Media Group)
The Aberdeen IronBirds' Adley Rutschman, the Baltimore Orioles' 2019 first overall draft pick, leads off of first base in the seventh inning of a New York-Penn League baseball game against the Hudson Valley Renegades. (Steve Ruark/Baltimore Sun Media Group)
Aberdeen IronBirds catcher Adley Rutschman, the Baltimore Orioles' 2019 first overall draft pick, smiles in the dugout during a New York-Penn League baseball game against the Hudson Valley Renegades. (Steve Ruark/Baltimore Sun Media Group)
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The Aberdeen IronBirds' Adley Rutschman, the Baltimore Orioles' 2019 first overall draft pick, hits a single in the seventh inning of a New York-Penn League baseball game against the Hudson Valley Renegades. (Steve Ruark / Baltimore Sun Media Group)
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The Aberdeen IronBirds' Adley Rutschman, the Baltimore Orioles' 2019 first overall draft pick, hits a single in the seventh inning of a New York-Penn League baseball game against the Hudson Valley Renegades. (Steve Ruark / Baltimore Sun Media Group)
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Adley Rutschman, the Baltimore Orioles' 2019 first overall draft pick, catches for the Aberdeen IronBirds in the fifth inning of a New York-Penn League baseball game against the Hudson Valley Renegades. (Steve Ruark / Baltimore Sun Media Group)
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Adley Rutschman swings during his first at bat; it was a pop up caught in the outfield. Rutschman is the Orioles' first draft pick of 2019. He's playing for the IronBirds on Saturday, July 27. (Ulysses Muoz / Baltimore Sun)
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Adley Rutschman swings during his first at bat; it was a pop up caught in the outfield. Rutschman is the Orioles' first draft pick of 2019. He's playing for the IronBirds on Saturday, July 27. (Ulysses Muoz / Baltimore Sun)
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Adley Rutschman runs for 1st base after his first at batt; it was a pop up caught in the outfield. Rutschman is the Orioles' first draft pick of 2019. He's playing for the IronBirds on Saturday, July 27. (Ulysses Muoz / Baltimore Sun)
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Adley Rutschman, the Orioles' first draft pick of 2019, is playing for the IronBirds on Saturday, July 27. (Ulysses Muoz / Baltimore Sun)
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Adley Rutschman, the Orioles' first draft pick of 2019, playing for the IronBirds on Saturday, July 27. (Ulysses Muoz / Baltimore Sun)
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Baltimore Orioles first-round draft pick Adley Rutschman, right, signs for fans during batting practice before a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in Baltimore. (Nick Wass)
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Baltimore Orioles first-round draft pick Adley Rutschman stands on the field during during batting practice before a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in Baltimore. (Nick Wass)
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Baltimore Orioles first-round draft pick Adley Rutschman, right, signs for fans during batting practice before a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in Baltimore. (Nick Wass)
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FILE - In this April 26, 2019, file photo, Oregon State's Adley Rutschman gets set to bat against Washington State during an NCAA college baseball game in Corvallis, Ore. The Orioles selected Rutschman as the No. 1 overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft. The Orioles hope Rutschman will accelerate their rebuild toward respectability. (Chris Pietsch)
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Baltimore Orioles Ex. VP. Mike Elias, right, helps the team's 2019 number one overall draft pick Adley Rutschman put on a team jersey during news conference at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam)
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Baltimore Orioles first-round draft pick Adley Rutschman takes batting practice before a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in Baltimore. (Nick Wass)
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Baltimore Orioles' 2019 number one overall draft pick Adley Rutschman poses for pictures with his family, sister Josie, from left, father Randy and mother Carol after a news conference at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth Lam / Baltimore Sun)
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Baltimore Orioles' 2019 number one overall draft pick Adley Rutschman, left, poses for pictures with Ex. VP. Mike Elias during a news conference at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)
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Orioles's 2019 Number One overall draft pick Adley Rutschman, left, is pictured with manager Brandon Hyde, right, as he takes batting practice with the team before game against the Padres at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)
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Orioles's 2019 Number One overall draft pick Adley Rutschman, right, signs autograph for fan Tommy Esposito, of Reisterstown, after taking batting practice with the team before game against the Padres at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)
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Baltimore Orioles' 2019 number one overall draft pick Adley Rutschman, left, poses for pictures with Ex. VP. Mike Elias during a news conference at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)
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The Baltimore Orioles' 2019 number one overall draft pick Adley Rutschman speaks with news media during a news conference with Ex. VP. Mike Elias at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)
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Baltimore Orioles' 2019 number one overall draft pick Adley Rutschman tries on a team cap during a news conference with Ex. VP. Mike Elias at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)
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Orioles' 2019 number one overall draft pick Adley Rutschman looks toward his mother Carol during photo session after a news conference at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)
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Orioles's 2019 Number One overall draft pick Adley Rutschman takes batting practice with the team before game against the Padres at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)
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Baltimore Orioles first-round draft pick Adley Rutschman tips his cap to the crowd as he was introduced between innings of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) (Nick Wass / AP)
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JUNE 25: The 2019 top overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft, Adley Rutschman #35 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on before the Orioles play the San Diego Padres at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 25, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) (Patrick Smith/Getty)
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JUNE 25: The 2019 top overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft, Adley Rutschman #35 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on before the Orioles play the San Diego Padres at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 25, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) (Patrick Smith/Getty)
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Pick: No. 1 Where is he now?: He had a combined slash line of .254/.351/.423 at Rookie-level Gulf Coast, Short-A Aberdeen and Low-A Delmarva. (Peter Aiken / TNS)
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Oregon State's Adley Rutschman leads off second base during an NCAA baseball game against Washington State on Friday, April 26, 2019 in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
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Adley Rutschman bats for Oregon State against Washington State during an NCAA baseball game on Friday, April 26, 2019 in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch) (Chris Pietsch / AP)
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Oregon State's Cadyn Grenier, center left, and Adley Rutschman (35) celebrate with teammates after Trevor Larnach hit a two-run home run against Arkansas that scored Grenier during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the NCAA College World Series baseball finals in Omaha, Neb., Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Oregon State won 5-3. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) (Nati Harnik / AP)
Oregon State designated hitter Trevor Larnach (11) scores the go-ahead run on a one-run single by Adley Rutschman against Cal State Fullerton in the eighth inning of an NCAA men's College World Series baseball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, June 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)