Softbank Hawks announces acquisition of Rutledge, who has 71 career MLB appearances; number will be '14' | Pacific League

Softbank Hawks has announced the acquisition of Rutledge, who has made 71 career appearances in Major League Baseball. number will be '14'.

Baseball King

July 30, 2026 03:48

Softbank Hawks has announced the acquisition of Jackson Rutledge.

Softbank Hawks announced on the 30th that they have acquired pitcher Jackson Rutledge. number will be '14'.

Rutledge commented through the team, "I am very much looking forward to playing the remainder of the 2026 season as a member of Fukuoka Softbank Hawks. I am looking forward to arriving in Japan and meeting The Hawks fans. I will do my best to help the team achieve the championship."

Rutledge has pitched in one major league game this season with ERA of 47.25. Last season, he pitched in 63 major league games, with a record of 4 wins and 2 losses and ERA of 5.77. His career major league record is 5 wins and 3 losses ERA 6.29 in 71 major league games.