[2005-07] Tyler Junior College
Rutenbar posted a .356 batting average in his first season at Tyler Junior College where he collected 13 doubles, plated 21 batters, drove in 21 runs and finished with a .515 slugging percentage... led the Apaches with a 39-11 overall record and a 32-4 record... posted a .524 batting average to go along with 11 hits, six RBI, two doubles , and one home run during the 2007 NJCAA Division III World Series... earned World Series All-Tournament Team honors... finished with a .386 batting average with six homeruns, 12 doubles, 34 runs and 42 RBI's... earned all-conference honorable mention laurel ... was a two time honorable mention recipient.

Waxahachie High School
Rutenbar was a three-year letterman at Waxahachie High School...was a first team all-district selection in his final two seasons with the Indians...was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Off the Diamond
Rutenbar is the son of David and Becky Rutenbar...has one brother - Spencer...brother - Spencer played baseball at Southwestern University...father - David played baseball at Biola University...grandfather played at Michigan State and with the Chicago White Sox...born on December 21, 1985...majoring in General Studies.