Austin Rutter

Preseason metrics Gained twenty pounds 5’9 175 97 Max Ev 91 Avg Ev 89 Inf velo 6.82 60 Top speed 20.6 mph Thank you @snetz_1 for helping me add power and still keep comfortability in my swing throughout the offseason.

MIF Austin Rutter (@SHGBaseball25, 2027) continuing to show as a name to know junior from Illinois. Added physicality has led to more impact at the plate, launched balls in BP to RCF, 342 ft. peak, proven in-game performer. 3.69 30, 88 mph INF velo. @arutter13

𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: 𝐒𝐇𝐆🌪️ + The reigning 2A state champions come into this spring with a roster capable of winning it all again. + Full preview, here. 📝: tinyurl.com/yc7abj87

The off-season is when you establish a new level of comfortable. @arutter13 @KJ_Marks34 and @hunterbarber008 are pushing those new comfortables to a high level of consistency.

𝟑𝟎 𝐓𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰: 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬 ‘𝟐𝟕 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐬, 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 MIF Austin Rutter (@SHGBaseball25, 2027) helped lead SHG to the 2A state title this spring as a sophomore. Clean, polished LH barrel that has performed in our looks. @ARutter13

𝟑𝟎 𝐓𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰: 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬 ‘𝟐𝟕 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐬, 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 + Notes on several position players in the Illinois’ 2027 class, all uncommitted, who showed well in front of our staff this year. + 30 names, highlighted here.👇 📝: tinyurl.com/5bssr2dk

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱: 𝗠𝗜𝗙 🔥 2027 names are quickly coming off the board, after their recruitment opened up this past August. However, there are still some big bats available. Let's take a look at the top 🔟 uncommitted middle infielders in the 2027 class. 👇 🔗: loom.ly/YJkaWfA

𝐇𝐒 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝟔𝟎-𝐘𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐬𝐡 💨 + The fastest 60-yard dash times from our high school events in 2025. + 50-plus sub-7.00 runners; full stats, found here.👇 📊: tinyurl.com/mtkfydvd

INF Austin Rutter (Sacred Heart-Griffin, 2027) drives this one for a home run. Athletic 5-foot-9, 160-pound frame with present foot speed. #ILStateGames | @SHG_Baseball

INF Austin Rutter (Sacred-Heart Griffin, 2027) was a standout from today’s event. Polished with repeat feel for the barrel, track record of consistent in-game performance. Ran a 6.67 60 - 📈📈📈 @arutter13 | @ScoutConnectBB

‘27 RHP Austin Rutter (IL) was superb in this 1st rd of bracket. Went 6+ strong IP, while allowing 2 BB, 5 scattered H & 0 earned runs. Absolute gamer on the mound. FB worked 80-82 and held. #MineWS @PG_Illinois @sbamidamerica | @arutter13

‘27 Two-way Austin Rutter (@arutter13) also did it w/ the bat in this look. Singles here to PS. Compact swing that’s quick thru zone. #MineWS @sbamidamerica @PG_Illinois

Open side look at Rutter, who goes the other way here on the barrel. Clean, polished LHH that’s one of the area’s more consistent offensive performers. @arutter13 | @sbamidamerica

INF/RHP Austin Rutter (Sacred-Heart Griffin, 2027) up to 84 mph with feel for BB/CH mix. Also one of the more polished LHH in the area for the ‘27 class, was an impact for SHG’s 2A state championship team as a sophomore. @arutter13 | @sbamidamerica

SS Austin Rutter (Sacred Heart-Griffin, 2027) continues to swing a hot bat as he picks up his third hit of the night while also driving in two runs. Athletic 5-foot-9, 160-pound frame. #PBTILOpen

💣 1 & 2 summer ball Both over trees

Thank you to the Army National Guard for their support of the #IHSA Baseball State Finals!!!

State Champs 💍 💍 #diditfordane

Big fan of INF Austin Rutter (Sacred Heart, 2027) Throws the barrel at this pitch and drives it into RF for an RBI 1B to tie us at 3-3 heading into the 5th. @SHGBaseball25 @arutter13