One of the top prospects in the country, Rutherford has good frame at 6-foot-2, 190 pounds. He’s static with his hands in his set-up and uses a slight leg kick in his load. He made loud contact throughout the Area Code Games and had five exit velocities that ranged from 99-103 mph. He has a short, quick and direct swing that allows him to drive the ball with authority. He was robbed of extra bases on the first day and finished the week 7-for-18 with two doubles. Even his outs were very loud. With a loaded outfield on the Brewers squad in Long Beach, Rutherford didn’t see much time in center field. He’s an average runner so sticking there remains a question, but his bat has the upside to fit any position. Like Moniak, he is committed to UCLA and currently with Team USA in Japan.
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