Adley Rutschman's sister Josie breakout star of Home Run Derby

May 2024 · 3 minute read

Adley Rutschman wasn’t the only member of his family drawing eyeballs during this year’s Home Run Derby.

As the star Orioles catcher, 25, put on an impressive display at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, smashing 27 homers while hitting from both sides of the plate, cameras panned to loved ones cheering him on, including his sister, Josie.

The Twitterverse naturally had much to say about the Home Run Derby’s unexpected star, who could be seen supporting Rutschman in the stands.

Adley Rutschman’s sister Josie posts a photo from the 2023 Home Run Derby. Josie Rutschman/Instagram
The Orioles’ Adley Rutschman bats during the Home Run Derby in Seattle on July 10, 2023. MLB Photos via Getty Images

“Safe to say the real star of the HR Derby is going to be Rutschman’s sister,” one user tweeted Monday night.

Another remarked, “Rutschman just put up 27 home runs switch hitting yet the cameraman won’t take the camera off his smoke show sister. Game respect game.”

Some users also quipped how Josie’s social media following would sky-rocket after her on-air appearance.

Josie Rutschman became a viral sensation during Home Run Derby. Josie Rutschman/Instagram
Adley Rutschman with his sister, Josie, in 2022. Josie Rutschman/Instagram

“Adley Rutschman’s sister just gained 1,000 followers in 30 seconds (don’t ask me how I know),” a user posted.

A separate fan joked, “Rutschman’s sister bout to gain some new IG followers.”

Josie, who boasts 11,000 Instagram followers as of Tuesday, took to her Stories on Monday to share a snap from T-Mobile Park.

Elsewhere on her page, Josie has penned heartwarming messages to Rutschman, who was selected first overall by Baltimore in the 2019 MLB Draft.

When Rutschman made his major league debut in May 2022, Josie congratulated the former Oregon State product with a touching tribute.

“You made it,” Josie gushed on Instagram at the time. “Baltimore, thank you for being so welcoming. Take care of my big brother.”

Adley Rutschman during the Home Run Derby’s introductions on July 10, 2023. AP
Adley Rutschman hugs his dad during the Home Run Derby on July 10, 2023. MLB Photos via Getty Images

This is Rutschman’s first All-Star nod.

Although he failed to make it out of the first round of the Home Run Derby, with White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. hitting 28 homers in the matchup, it’ll be an experience Rutschman won’t soon forget as his dad, Randy, threw to him.

“Easiest decision,” Rutschman said of the move involving his dad, according to MLB.com. “It’s one of those things you have to do.”

Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won this year’s contest.

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