Colorado State University Athletics
2026 Softball Roster
Rutherford, Autumn
Jersey Number 7
Autumn Rutherford
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Height:
- 5-7
- Hometown:
- Longmont, Colo.
- Position:
- Utility
- High School:
- Niwot
- B/T:
- L/R
Bio
2025 (Freshman): Started in all 48 games in centerfield as a freshman… contributed 43 hits in 148 at-bats ending with a .291 batting average… had an on-base percentage of .344 and went 6-7 on stolen base attempts… lead the team with 24 RBI, contributing 27 total runs for the Rams… recorded 68 putouts throughout the season from the outfield… had a nine multi-hit games, most recently producing two hits in final game of the season against Nevada on May 3… had a season-high of five putouts against Weber State on March 8.
High School: Graduated from Niwot High School in the Spring of 2024 where she was a 4-Year Varsity Letter Winner… Received Academic All-State Honorable Mention as well as being named the Academic Letter Winner in both 2022 and 2023… In high school Autumn achieved several accomplishments including First Team All-Conference, First Team All-State, Long’s Peak Athletic Conference Player of the Year, Colorado Coaches of Girls’ Sports All-State, and her high school’s Team Captain her sophomore, junior, and senior year.
Personal: Born on Jan. 18, 2006, in Boulder, Colorado… daughter of Lou and Shannon Rutherford… Has one younger brother, Martin… Along with softball she competed in wrestling and brazilian jiu jitsu for many years… Does not have a favorite professional athlete, but is incredibly inspired by CSU softball alumni, Peyton Allen.
Fisher on Rutherford: "Autumn Rutherford is an exceptional local student-athlete who we have had our eye on for several years now," Fisher said. "She loves to compete and has demonstrated explosive quickness, as well as sustained speed. You will not find a harder working kid than Autumn! Her greatest assets will be that speed, as well as sneakily explosive power at the plate. Coupled with the versatility to play middle infield or outfield, Autumn will be a crucial part of the equation for us next year. She is just the type of exceptional student, dedicated hard worker and loyal kid that we look for. We can't wait for her to join in August!"
Rutherford on CSU: "I've been dreaming of playing softball for CSU since I was in seventh grade," Rutherford said. "After attending various softball camps and getting to know the coaching staff and team, I fell in love with how connected and supportive everyone was, and it felt like a second family. I also love the campus and the community at CSU in general. My dad and stepdad both work for CSU and I love that I will still be close to my family."
High School: Graduated from Niwot High School in the Spring of 2024 where she was a 4-Year Varsity Letter Winner… Received Academic All-State Honorable Mention as well as being named the Academic Letter Winner in both 2022 and 2023… In high school Autumn achieved several accomplishments including First Team All-Conference, First Team All-State, Long’s Peak Athletic Conference Player of the Year, Colorado Coaches of Girls’ Sports All-State, and her high school’s Team Captain her sophomore, junior, and senior year.
Personal: Born on Jan. 18, 2006, in Boulder, Colorado… daughter of Lou and Shannon Rutherford… Has one younger brother, Martin… Along with softball she competed in wrestling and brazilian jiu jitsu for many years… Does not have a favorite professional athlete, but is incredibly inspired by CSU softball alumni, Peyton Allen.
Fisher on Rutherford: "Autumn Rutherford is an exceptional local student-athlete who we have had our eye on for several years now," Fisher said. "She loves to compete and has demonstrated explosive quickness, as well as sustained speed. You will not find a harder working kid than Autumn! Her greatest assets will be that speed, as well as sneakily explosive power at the plate. Coupled with the versatility to play middle infield or outfield, Autumn will be a crucial part of the equation for us next year. She is just the type of exceptional student, dedicated hard worker and loyal kid that we look for. We can't wait for her to join in August!"
Rutherford on CSU: "I've been dreaming of playing softball for CSU since I was in seventh grade," Rutherford said. "After attending various softball camps and getting to know the coaching staff and team, I fell in love with how connected and supportive everyone was, and it felt like a second family. I also love the campus and the community at CSU in general. My dad and stepdad both work for CSU and I love that I will still be close to my family."
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