Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics

2011 (Junior): Hit .233 for the season with to RBI … appeared in 16 games, starting seven … walked four times, was hit by four pitches and did not strike out in 30 at bats … recorded a .395 on-base percentage … went 2-for-3 at Tulane (April 19) … had a pair of three-game hit streaks (April 19-27 and May 7-14).

Junior College: Hit .346, scored 53 runs and stole 11 bases as a sophomore … hit .409 and drove in 39 runs as a freshman … earned all-state recognition.
High School: Earned two letters in baseball at Madison Central High School … hit .375 as a senior … an all-metro team selection.

Personal: Born in Tupelo, Miss. … youngest child of Ronnie and Joan Rutland … father was a member of Southeastern’s 1975 Division II College World Series team … has two older sisters, Kimberly and Carmen … General Studies major.