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Let's see where key players like Adley Rutschman, Tyler Stephenson, Keibert Ruiz, Logan O'Hoppe, and Jonah Heim rank. Adley Rutschman Positions: Catcher, First Baseman and Rightfielder Bats: Both Throws: Right 6-2 , 230lb (188cm, 104kg) Team: Baltimore Orioles (majors) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 35 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. @media screen and (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item:hover{background-color:#057AFF;}}/*!sc*/ He's effectively ambidextrous: writing and kicking left-handed, throwing right-handed and swinging with both. 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