Josh Rutledge was a professional baseball infielder in the past. He is best known for his appearances in Major League Baseball with the Colorado Rockies and the Boston Red Sox. Rutledge is now a financial advisor to Wells Fargo Advisors.
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Quick Facts
| Real name | Josh Rutledge |
| Nickname | Josh |
| Date of birth | April 21, 1989 |
| Age | 34 years old |
| Birthplace | Cullman, Alabama, USA. |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Former baseball player, financial advisor |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches |
| Weight | 75kg |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Eye color | Dark brown |
| Net value | $18 million |
Josh Rutledge’s age and early life
Tony Rutledge and Cheryl Rutledge gave birth to Joshua Alan Rutledge on April 21, 1989 in Cullman, Alabama, USA. Michael Rutledge, his brother, plays baseball for Cullman High School. He also helps the team win the state title in 2002. Cullman High School, in Cullman, Alabama, is where he graduated. He started playing baseball on a team there. Josh also attended the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Josh Rutledge Height and Weight
Rutledge has black hair and dark brown eyes. He is 1.55 meters tall and weighs 75 kilograms.
Josh Rutledge’s net worth
How Much is Josh Rutledge’s Net Worth? Rutledge’s salary is expected to exceed $18 million US by 2023. He earned $35,000-550,000 US as an MLB player. On July 27, 2015, the Los Angeles Angels traded him to the Boston Red Sox for $3.8 million in cash. In 2016, he earned about $507,000 each season. The typical income for a financial advisor is about $88,000 US, with salaries ranging from $57,000 to $157,000.
Career
Rutledge was a four-year starter for Cullman High School in his early career. He helped his team win the state title in 2007. He was also named Class 5A Player of the Year by The Birmingham News and the Alabama Sportswriters Association. He started playing for the Alabama Crimson Tide Baseball team after enrolling at the University of Alabama. He participated in the amateur baseball league of the Cape Cod Baseball League from 2008 to 2009, called Collegiate Summer Baseball.
The Colorado Rockies are a professional baseball club in Denver, Colorado. When this franchise selected and signed Rutledge, he played in a Class A Short Season minor league with the Tri-City Dust Devils of the Northwest League. Rutledge played Class AA Texas League for the Tulsa Drillers in 2012. Rutledge made his major league debut for the Colorado Rockies on July 13, 2012. He batted .345 with 24 extra-base hits in 145 at-bats per game.
Josh Rutledge Wife and Marriage
Who is Josh Rutledge’s wife? Josh Rutledge is currently married. Josh married Laura Rutledge on December 7, 2013. Laura works as a reporter and broadcaster for ESPN, CNN International and the SEC Network. They came from Birmingham, Alabama. They have one child, Reese Katherine Rutledge, who was born on October 2, 2019.
