Career
He was the head baseball coach at the University of Maryland from 2001 to 2009, where he posted a 200-244 record. From 1996 to 2000, he coached at the University of Tampa where he posted a 215–80 (728) record. His overall coaching record stands at 415-324.
Rupp was selected in the 16th round of the 1989 MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres and played for two seasons in the minor league.
He played for the Spokane Indians in 1989 and the Waterloo Diamonds in 1990. He took over as head coach of the University of Maryland baseball team for the 2001 season.
In 1998, he was named Division II national coach of the year, after guiding Tampa to a national championship. In 2005, Maryland beat top ranked Georgia Technical, and later upset fifth ranked Miami.
In 2006, Rupp coached three players who entered the MLB draft.
6 Clemson. On May 29, 2009, Rupp announced his resignation as Maryland"s baseball coach.
