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Orioles Catcher Rutschman Happy to Sign Autographs—and Get a Few Himself

Among the items he’s often asked to sign are trading cards. An Adley Rutschman card can fetch a bundle.
Orioles Catcher Rutschman Happy to Sign Autographs—and Get a Few Himself
Adley Rutschman of the Baltimore Orioles signs autographs before a game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 18, 2023. Greg Fiume/Getty Images
Donald Laible
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Adley Rutschman is more than just a catcher for the Baltimore Orioles. The five-year MLB pro is a baseball fan too.

Without hesitation, Baltimore’s starting catcher unabashedly embraces the expectations of being a major leaguer. Signing autographs, shaking hands, and stopping for selfie requests has become routine for Rutschman, 28, who last month signed a one-year, $7.25 million contract for the 2026 season, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing with the Orioles.

Donald Laible
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Don has covered pro baseball for several decades, beginning in the minor leagues as a radio broadcaster in the NY Mets organization. His Ice Chips & Diamond Dust blog ran from 2012-2020 at uticaod.com. His baseball passion surrounds anything concerning the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and writing features on the players and staff of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Don currently resides in southwest Florida.