[2] He began the year as a key pitcher out of the bullpen, but struggled in Southeastern Conference play, compiling a 27.00 ERA in three games, and did not pitch at all during the month of May.

[6] Rutledge broke out as a sophomore for the San Jacinto Central Ravens in 2019, pitching to a 9-2 record with a 0.87 ERA in 13 games, striking out 134 in 82+2⁄3 innings.

[14] After pitching 10+2⁄3 innings, in which he gave up 15 earned runs and 17 hits, he was placed on the injured list with a shoulder injury.

[18] Rutledge pitched 3⅓ innings in relief for the Saguaros in the championship game on November 20, 2021, versus the Mesa Solar Sox, giving up two runs but striking out seven.

[23] In 23 starts split between Harrisburg and the Triple–A Rochester Red Wings,[24] he accumulated an 8–4 record and 3.71 ERA with 106 strikeouts in 119.0 innings of work.

[28] Rutledge stands 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m), taller than the average pitcher, although his arm action is relatively short and compact.

[29] He throws a four-seam fastball that has been clocked as fast as 99 miles per hour (159 km/h),[30] complementing it with a slider, a changeup, and a curveball.

He has credited Ross Detwiler, also a first-round selection of the Washington Nationals in the 2007 MLB draft, for helping him develop his changeup.