Career
He pitched six seasons for the Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, and Washington Senators from 1957 to 1964. Rudolph was a batting practice pitcher for the American League (Alabama) All-Star team on July 10, 1962 at District of Columbia Stadium (Robert F Kennedy Stadium). In 1963, he pitched in 37 games for the Washington Senators and led the Alabama in fielding percentage as a pitcher with a 1.000 fielding average.
Rudolph owned a construction business when he was killed in a truck accident at age 37.