Baltimore Orioles Catcher Adley Rutschman Stays Historically Hot on Opening Day

Adley Rutschman added to his illustrious Opening Day resume on Thursday, blasting two home runs in the Baltimore Orioles' 12-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) hits a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. | Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Adley Rutschman entered Thursday with a pretty solid Opening Day track record to his name.

The Baltimore Orioles catcher took things to a whole new level in 2025.

Rutschman got the ball rolling with a 436-foot solo home run in the top of the first inning before adding a single in the third. After striking out in the fifth and flying out in the sixth, Rutschman capped off the afternoon with a two-run homer in the eighth.

Through three career appearances on Opening Day, Rutschman has now reached safely 12 times. That is good for the most in MLB history in a player's first three Opening Day games, per MLB.com's Sarah Langs, passing Adam Lind and Corey Patterson.

Rutschman's 10 Opening Day hits are tied with Don Baylor for the most by any player through three appearances.

Most times reaching base safely in first 3 career Opening Day games, since 1900:

Adley Rutschman: 12 thru 3 today
Adam Lind: 11
Corey Patterson: 11

h/t @EliasSports https://t.co/w9ngfzPw2S

— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) March 27, 2025

In 148 games last season, Rutschman hit .250 with 19 home runs, 79 RBI, a .709 OPS and a 3.4 WAR. From June 30 on, though, he hit .190 with a .555 OPS.

Rutschman is a two-time All-Star at the age of 27, and if his performance Thursday is any sign, he is bound to represent Baltimore in the Midsummer Classic again in 2025.

The Orioles and Blue Jays resume their season-opening series Friday at 7:07 p.m. ET.

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