Rustan Rigdon Pronunciation
Head coach Tim Corbin on Rigdon: “Rooster brings a great disposition to the game—steady, even, and under control—focused and intentional in everything he does. He has the ability to play both the outfield and infield and is a true “baseball player.” He began the season in the outfield and ultimately finished it as our everyday second baseman. A clutch performer, he has a natural ability to elevate his game when the team needs it most. He started 50 games as a freshman and became an igniter for our offense as the season progressed. Rooster possesses tremendous baserunning instincts and is a switch hitter who understands and controls the strike zone. He stayed at Vanderbilt this summer to build strength and continues to grow physically. A conscientious young man, he has developed better routines over time and had his best academic semester. He will be a focal point of our offense and defense and is a true center-of-the-field player.”
As a Sophomore (2026)
• Tallied three hits with an RBI and scored twice vs. Marist (Feb. 20)
As a Freshman (2025)
• Named to Nashville Regional All-Tournament Team
• Played in 53 games, starting 50
• Led team in walks with 42
• Tied for second on team with 19 stolen bases
• Tallied nine extra-base hits with six doubles, a triple and two homers
• 3-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored in SEC Tournament win over #21 Tennessee (May 24)
• Hit second collegiate home run vs. Middle Tennessee (April 22)
• Clubbed first collegiate home run, a three-run blast, at Florida (April 6)
• Tallied four hits, including a double and the walk-off single in a run-rule victory over Eastern Kentucky (March 25)
• First collegiate hit was an RBI double in first collegiate plate appearance (Feb. 14)
• Went 1-for-2 with a double, RBI and two runs scored in collegiate debut at Grand Canyon on Opening Day (Feb. 14)
• Ranked as the No. 47 freshman entering the 2025 season by Perfect Game
The Rigdon File
• Attended Metter H.S. in Metter, Ga.
• Ranked No. 90 overall prospect and No. 10 Georgia prospect by Perfect Game
• 2024 Perfect Game Preseason All-America
• Two-time Perfect Game Southeast All-Region (2022-23)
• Four-time All-State honors
• 2022 Georgia 1-A Player of the Year
• Hit .538 as a senior with eight doubles and four home runs
• Won state titles in 2021 and 2022, school’s first championships since 2003
• 2022 all-region in basketball
• Four-year Honor Roll