All State Falcon Players

All State Players

BEN SMITH – 2009

Highlights: Smith played three years on the varsity team at Rockwood Summit before graduating in 2009. He helped the Falcons compile a 42-29 overall record and a 15-6 mark within the Suburban South Conference during that three-year period.

Smith was named to the All-State, All-Metro, and All-District First Teams. He was also selected as the Suburban South Conference Player of the Year and was honored as the Rockwood Summit Male Athlete of the Year.

Ben continued his academic and baseball career at St. Louis Community College-Meramec and University of Arkansas – Fort Worth.

CLAYTON EVANS – 2012

Highlights: Was a three-year starter who led his team to a State Championship. Named to the First-Team All-State, All-Metro, and All-Conference teams. Earned Most Valuable Player of the State Tournament honors and was awarded the Player of the Game title in the State Tournament semi-finals.

As a senior, hit .442 with an on-base percentage of .504, tallying 46 hits, 16 RBI, 29 runs scored, and 17 stolen bases.

Evans continued his career at Southeast Missouri State University, where he earned OVC All-Freshman honors and was named a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American. Despite missing a year due to injury, Evans started 30+ games in each of his four seasons playing for the Redhawks.

COLTYN KESSLER  – 2017

Highlights: Served as team captain during his senior year in 2017, showcasing exceptional leadership both on and off the field. Earned First-Team All-State and All-Conference honors and was named Conference Player of the Year in 2017. Recognized as First-Team All-Conference in 2015 and 2016, reflecting consistent excellence throughout his high school career.

In 2017, received Rawlings-Perfect Game Honorable Mention All-American honors and was named to the Perfect Game Central – All Region Second Team. Ranked as the No. 20 prospect in Missouri, he stood out as one of the state’s top talents.

JAXON PASSINO  – 2017

Highlights: While at Rockwood Summit High School, was a four-year letterwinner in baseball. Named First-Team All-State and Second-Team All-State twice. Recognized as a 2017 Perfect Game Central Regional Honorable Mention.

Holds career records at Rockwood Summit in at-bats (328), doubles (29), and saves (14). Set single-season records with 29 stolen bases and eight saves. Ranked second in school history with 50 career stolen bases, 86 runs scored, and 110 hits.

Led the state of Missouri in saves in 2017 with eight. On the mound, he gave up just four hits in 19.3 innings with a 0.00 ERA and a 0.41 WHIP, striking out 29 of 63 batters faced. At the plate, he led his team in at-bats, runs, doubles, triples, total bases, stolen bases, saves, ERA, WHIP, and runs allowed.

JACKSON RUTLEDGE  – 2017

Highlights: Ranked No. 176 nationally by Perfect Game. As a junior, posted a 1-1 record with a 2.38 ERA, allowing 36 hits, 14 walks, and striking out 30 batters in 32.1 innings. Attended the 2015 Perfect Game Jr. National Showcase.

As a senior, recorded a 7-1 record with a 2.73 ERA, allowing 37 hits, 28 walks, and striking out 44 batters in 41.0 innings, including one complete game. Earned First Team Suburban XII South All-Conference honors and was named Second Team 5A All-State.

Participated in the 2016 Perfect Game National Indoor Showcase and the 2016 Perfect Game National Showcase. Selected to play for the White Sox in the 2016 Area Code Games.