The Orioles saw two versions of Adley Rutschman in 2024. The first was the All-Star, one of baseball’s best young catchers and a player who had been on nothing but an upward trajectory since being drafted first overall in 2019.

Back in the 2019 MLB draft, the Baltimore Orioles made a pivotal decision, selecting catcher Adley Rutschman first overall. This choice wasn’t just a draft pick, it was the beginning of a new era in Baltimore,

After a grueling 162-game season, there's nothing worse than a sweep in the first round of the playoffs. It was painful for the Orioles, but it's been a good motivator for Adley Rutschman and the rest of the squad.