Selected by the Houston Astros in the 39th round of the 2019 MLB Draft
2022 – Redshirt Sophomore
Started at catcher in his season debut at Loyola Marymount (Feb. 19).
Singled and scored a run that night, before sustaining a season-ending injury later in the game.
2021 – Redshirt Freshman
Played in 39 games, starting 32 mostly between DH and catcher.
Hit .200 on the season with six doubles, two homers and 12 RBI, also drawing 21 walks.
Four multi-hit games, also had multi-RBI efforts in the matchups with Dixie State (March 23) and UVU (April 20).
Scored twice against Dixie State (April 6) and ASU (April 23).
2020 – Freshman
Played in five games and started in four, splitting time between DH and catcher.
Had four RBI through season, drew five walks … Hit .143 on the season.
Hit a two-run home run in first career game against UC Davis (Feb. 16).
Prior to Utah
Played scholastically at Northgate High School under head coach Kevin Stanley.
Named First Team All-League as a catcher after his junior season.
Also played in the Area Code Games.
Played football in addition to baseball at Northgate.
Personal
Son of Jim and Kristen Rudy.
Has one sibling, Nash.
Father was a two-sport standout in baseball and football at San Francisco State.
Cousin, Sydney, also attended the U; uncle, Jeff Rudy, serves a football administrative capacity with the Utes.
Enjoys video games and hiking in his spare time.
Rudy on the U“I chose the University of Utah because something made me feel like I belonged here. I also have family here so it made it feel like home.”