11 Facts About Blake Rutherford

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Blake Rutherford was born on May 2,1997 and is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Chicago White Sox organization.

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Blake Rutherford was considered one of the top prospects for the 2016 MLB draft.

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Blake Rutherford was selected by the New York Yankees with the 18th overall pick in the 2016 MLB draft, and signed a contract with the team on June 29,2016, with a signing bonus of $3,282,000.

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Blake Rutherford began his professional career with the Gulf Coast Yankees of the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League, and was promoted to the Pulaski Yankees of the Rookie-level Appalachian League after a few weeks.

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5.

Blake Rutherford began the 2017 season with the Charleston RiverDogs of the Class A South Atlantic League.

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Blake Rutherford was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Glendale Desert Dogs following the season.

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7.

Blake Rutherford was added to the White Sox 40–man roster following the 2019 season.

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8.

Blake Rutherford did not play a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season.

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9.

Blake Rutherford spent the 2021 season with the Charlotte Knights where he slashed.

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10.

Blake Rutherford cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A on April 1,2022.

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11.

Blake Rutherford's older brother, Cole, was a prospect for the San Diego Padres.

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