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2019 Baseball Roster

35 Josh Rutland

  • Position Pitcher
  • Height 6-3
  • Weight 190
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Shawnee, Okla.
  • Highschool Dale

Biography

Senior relief pitcher that came on as a regular closer for the Bronchos last season in first year at Central Oklahoma ... Has a strong fastball and can strike out any batter in the MIAA ... Doesn't get rattled on the mound and provides insurance for UCO at the end of game ... Should contend for all-time saves record at Central this season ... Transferred from Northern Oklahoma-Enid before his junior season.

2018: Made 28 appearances out of the bullpen for the Bronchos last season ...  Threw 34 1/3 innings and struck out 39 batters ... Finished year with a 2.88 earned run average ... Went 4-0 with 11 saves ... His 11 saves are the second most in one season in school history.

JUCO: Made 12 appearances as a sophomore at NOC-Enid, where he started nine games and had a 5-3 win-loss record ... Threw 65 2/3 innings and had 49 strikeouts to just 17 walks ... Had a 4.66 earned run average ... Earned Regional Pitcher of the Week honors once last season ... Was 2-1 in three starts as a freshman with 33 strikeouts.

High School: Earned All-State honors out of Dale High School and Little All-City from The Oklahoman ... Had a 2.05 ERA there and also hit .311 at the plate.

Personal: Safety major ... Enjoys fishing and hunting ... Names the Arizona Diamondbacks his favorite pro team ... Birthdate is Feb. 26, 1997.

Statistics

Season:
2019

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 35

    2018Junior

    Pitcher
    6'3" 190 lbs
    35
  • 35

    2019Senior

    Pitcher
    6'3" 190 lbs
    35
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