Austin Rutter

Sacred Heart Griffin |5’9 175 | MIF | 3.3 GPA [email protected]/ 217-720-2230

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

Two swings from MIF Austin Rutter (@SHGBaseball25, 2027) so far in this look.

Just missed two XBH - one to deep LF, one to deep RF.

Polished LH swing that’s starting to show more impact from what we’ve seen in the past.

@arutter13 | @ScoutConnectBB

[ScoutConnect @ScoutConnectBB]

🌻 𝓢𝓒 𝓢𝓹𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓗𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽 🌻

INF Austin Rutter (@SHGBaseball25, 2027) continues to show us advanced feel for the barrel each time we see him.

Turns this 2K pitch around for a hustle 2B to RF, 4.51 on the turn.

@arutter13

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

C Mikey Groesch (@SHGBaseball25, 2027) absolutely crushes this pitch for a no-doubt 2R HR to LF.

Physical RH bat that returns as a key piece from SHG’s state champion club, also a notable 🏈 player.

@Mikey_Groesch | @ScoutConnectBB

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

MIF Austin Rutter (@SHGBaseball25, 2027) turns this 2K pitch around for a hustle 2B to RF, 4.51 on the turn.

Clearly more physical than in the past with feel for the barrel & more impact as a result.

Name to know uncommitted ‘27 👍👍

@arutter13 | @ScoutConnectBB

[Austin Rutter @arutter13]

💣#1 Over the scoreboard

[Austin Rutter @arutter13]

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.

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

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

[ScoutConnect @ScoutConnectBB]

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.

📝: https://t.co/fJR5CD8jNT

[Steve Netznik @snetz_1]

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.

[ScoutConnect @ScoutConnectBB]

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

[ScoutConnect @ScoutConnectBB]

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.👇

📝: https://t.co/Sf1o2Jo8cS

[Prep Baseball Illinois @PrepBaseballIL]

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. 👇

🔗: https://t.co/2qXjjqLjVM

[ScoutConnect @ScoutConnectBB]

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.👇

📊: https://t.co/uwAA52GOuH

[Prep Baseball Illinois @PrepBaseballIL]

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

[Diego @DeegsBaseball]

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

[Perfect Game Ohio Valley @PG_OhioValley]

‘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

[Perfect Game Ohio Valley @PG_OhioValley]

‘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

[ScoutConnect @ScoutConnectBB]

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

[ScoutConnect @ScoutConnectBB]

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

[Prep Baseball Scouting @pbtscouting]

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