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Dalton Rushing is an American professional baseball catcher currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB) ¹. He is known for his collegiate career with the Louisville Cardinals and his subsequent selection as the 40th overall pick in the 2022 MLB draft ².

Early Life and College Career

Dalton Wayne Rushing was born on February 21, 2001 ¹. His parents are Melissa and Joe Rushing, and he has two siblings, Chandler and Logan ². He attended the University of Louisville, where he played college baseball for three years ². During his time with the Louisville Cardinals, Rushing majored in Sports Administration ². In 2022, his final year at Louisville, he was named to the All-ACC Second Team, showcasing his talent and potential ².

Professional Career with the Los Angeles Dodgers

Rushing was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers as the 40th overall pick in the 2022 MLB draft ². This made him the third player from the University of Louisville drafted by the Dodgers in that year ². He plays primarily as a catcher, but has also seen time as a first baseman, designated hitter, and left fielder ⁶.

As of the 2026 MLB season, Rushing is in his first full season as a major leaguer ³. Despite being a rookie, he has already garnered attention for some on-field incidents, leading to him being described as having "caused trouble for multiple teams" and becoming "an enemy to a few teams of late" ³. There have also been recent discussions linking Rushing to an American League team as a "dream match" in a potential trade ahead of the trade deadline ⁶.