• Full name Dalton Wayne Rushing
  • Born 02/21/2001 in Memphis, TN
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: L / Throws: R
  • School Louisville
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (40th overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2022 (signed for $1,959,390).
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    A compact and strong catcher with a 6-foot-1, 220-pound frame, Rushing has been an impressive hitter throughout his collegiate career but didn’t get a chance to show his catching chops regularly until the 2022 season. Rushing split time at first base and catcher during his first two years—when 2021 No. 1 overall pick Henry Davis was on the same team—and played mostly first base in the Cape Cod League with Bourne in 2021, where he acquitted himself nicely, hitting .314/.401/.542 with six home runs and nine doubles. This spring, Rushing has been one of the more impressive college hitters in the country. Through 61 games, Rushing hit .311/.477/.693 with 22 home runs, 15 doubles and 49 walks (17.3 BB%) to 55 strikeouts (19.4%). Rushing has some holes in his swing, and he has struggled against 93-plus mph velocity throughout his career, but he swings at pitches he can do damage with and makes plenty of impact when he makes contact, with strong exit velocity numbers and good barrel rates. While Rushing’s offensive performance certainly improved his stock, what really pushed him into top-two round territory was his defensive play later in the season behind the plate. Scouts came away impressed with his defensive ability and wondered why he wasn’t catching every day for the Cardinals, with fine receiving skills and plus arm strength. He threw out 31% of basestealers and should only improve his defensive foundation while getting more reps and development time at the position in pro ball.

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  • C Dalton Rushing assigned to Oklahoma City Baseball Club from Tulsa Drillers.
  • C Dalton Rushing assigned to Tulsa Drillers from Dodgers Organization.
  • C Dalton Rushing assigned to Dodgers Organization from Great Lakes Loons.
  • Great Lakes Loons activated C Dalton Rushing from the 7-day injured list.
  • Great Lakes Loons placed C Dalton Rushing on the 7-day injured list.
  • C Dalton Rushing assigned to Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • C Dalton Rushing roster status changed by Los Angeles Dodgers.

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