Hall of Fame
Rudy Rott, a member of the Ohio baseball team from 2016-19, played in every game over his four-year career and remains one of the most talented players in program history. After being named to the 2016 Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American Team, Rott helped the team to a MAC Championship title. He was two-time All-MAC Defensive Team honoree and two-time All-MAC First Team honoree. Rott earned back-to-back MAC Player of the Year honors in 2018 and 2019. During his senior season, Rott earned a slew of awards and honors including being named to 2019 National Baseball Coaches Association All-American and All-Region teams. He was also awarded the MAC Presidents Medal of Excellence.
Rott was a three-time Academic All-MAC honoree, two-time MAC Commissioner Award honoree and two-time MAC Honor Roll member. Prior to graduating, he was awarded the Ohio Signature Award, Achievement Scholarship, Ohio Distinction Scholarship and Ohio Trustee Award. Rott graduated Cum Laude from Ohio University with a bachelor's degree in Sports Management with a minor in Finance.
