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Congrats Matt Blake! Named pitching coach NYYankees! Coaching career started with 'Necks ('08-'14) & w/Coach Fredericks at LS. Brilliant instructor & partner w/Eric Cressey @CresseySP @EricCressey Many ties & contributions to 'Necks! Enthusiastic, smart, caring, passionate.
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Anyone with a heart can appreciate this moment for Isan Diaz and his family @Raul47Diaz - 70 National League players in history have homered for 1st MLB hit. How many off a Cy Young winner?
Thanks to @Starting9
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Congrats to Ruffnecks Alum Will Toffey making MLB debut with the Phillies in Toronto. Will is 3rd 'Neck to make Major Leagues. Unselfish... moved from SS to 3B to be a Ruffneck! Came back to visit after College WS with @VandyBoys Brother John long-time Ruffnecks coach.
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Time to recognize & congratulate a truly unselfish and accomplished Ruffnecks alum. Joe Simourian, U.S. Naval Academy 4 year player. Played through injuries his Sr. year. Now goes on to service, paying it forward.
Congrats on a great baseball career, Joe! Thank you!
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Amazing day at Ruffnecks Fall Baseball. The "Rocket" Roger Clemens @rogerclemens drops in to work with 'Necks, demo & talk baseball. 2 hrs sharing insights for pitchers, catchers, hitters. Generous, gracious, and gifted communicator with kids who listen. #20Knowalks
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Recognize the delivery? 59 year old Roger Clemens demonstrates at Ruffnecks 9/25. Talked weight transfer, mechanics "pitch north-south" Then did it.
12-15 pitches 100% K's. Still able to do what he teaches. Same delivery as when he carved MLB hitters. Might still be able to!
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January 11th in New England! 67 degrees and Ruffnecks taking ground balls @NEBComplex Great place to hang out and think of summer! Great to call NEBC home!
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College Admission fraud reveals sad truth. Time to examine what we're doing with pay-to-play youth sports. We are all part of the problem: Prospect lists; Showcases; Recruiting services; Travel ball itself! Anxieties real, but parent engineering is not the answer #EarnIt
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Congrats to Paul Campbell @PCampbell781, Ruffnecks 2010-2013. Once a SS! Heckuva pitcher. 21st Round pick out of @ClemsonBaseball On Opening Day roster for @Marlins Perseverance. Nice to see! Thanks for being a Ruffneck! Go get 'em!
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2022 Ruffnecks season ends with ONE swing! Only in baseball! Two outs. Final pitch. Crack of the bat! Noah Jordi hits 3 run HR in bottom of 7th on August 7th to unleash unrestrained joy. A finish to remember.
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Isan Diaz (with 13u in Nashville this July) 1st Ruffnecks alum to Big Leagues!
"May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
May your heart always be joyful
And may your song always be sung
May you stay forever young"
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MLB All Star Futures Game-Ruffnecks alum Isan Diaz (Miami Marlins), dad @Raul47Diaz and former 'Necks pitching coach Matt Blake @Blake_Matt reunite in Cleveland. Blakie instrumental in building Ruffnecks foundation. Papa Diaz gives back to 'Necks 13u by coaching. Thanks All!
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“KG” Thank You. Kevin Graber, true teacher, coach, mentor. Constant learner and thinker of baseball. 11 years of contributions to Ruffnecks are appreciated by many. Chicago Cubs get a great Phillips Andover & Ruffnecks coach. Congrats KG! Good Luck!
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Ruffnecks wish alumnus Isan Diaz best of luck in MLB Spring Training. First Ruffnecks named to MLB 40-Man Roster. Solo HR today! Way to go!
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5:30am in Boston College "Bubble" for 1st day of indoor Winter Workouts. 75 Ruffnecks getting after it on Super Bowl Sunday. Many awaken as early as 3:00am to get there. Appreciate the dedication of Ruffnecks kids and families. Thanks Coach Gambino @BCBirdBall #getafterit
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Feb. 2nd - Don't know what the groundhog said, but 85 Ruffnecks (13u to 18u) & 20 coaches answer early wake up call for 1st day of spring training at 6am inside "bubble" at Boston College @BCBirdBall . Great kids, committed to getting ready-getting better. Reps, reps, reps!
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Shout-out to 5-year @neruffnecks alum Tommy Seidl who is currently leading 9-4 @AlabamaBSB in hitting/slugging. Worked with our 13's this winter in cages. Success comes to an unselfish, dedicated, player. #collegebaseball
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13U Ruffnecks see Isan Diaz hit #21 for New Orleans. Kids watching a man who wore the same cap on the development road. Good stuff. #DiazDelivers
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Shout out to Levi McAllister! Bound to be a good Huskie @UConnBSB Congrats on great career. @StMarksBaseball Anyone who can handle Mt. Rainier can catch & manage pitchers!
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6:00am Ruffnecks workout at Harvard. Up early and gettin' after it. Great kids, great coaches. No need to sleep in when you can get better.
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Congrats Levi McAllister on climb of 14,411ft. Mt. Rainier. Future, Div. 1 catcher. 2022, tough, challenges himself at one of most difficult, technical, climbs in U.S. Only 50% who attempt, make it to summit. Same resolve and toughness show in his baseball game. Always his BEST.
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“Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might... Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
A picture of enthusiastic 13U kids having fun!
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Young 13U 'Necks at work. Hitting stations @NEBComplex smoothing out those swings! 19 degrees outside this morning. Good day to work in the cages. Putting the pieces of a good swing together with short bats.
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Alumnus Teddy Beaudet @TBeaudet20 named CAA Player of Week for Northeastern U. Great start! Scott Holzwasser @scott_holz22 and Spenser Smith anchor the middle infield. Owen Batchelder @osbatch contributes on mound. Go @GoNUbaseball Huskies. Making 'Necks proud.
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Sadness in Ruffnecks family. Jordan Jenkins RIP. Hug a teammate. He was a good one. Our bonds endure. Getting a hit or playing time don't.
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Getting closer!
Turf down in Tunnel #1 Ruffnecks Hitting Facility.
Banner hangs.
Retired #25 Ryan Westmoreland @RWesty25 hangs too. First Ruffnecks draft in 2008. Courageous story.
'Necks Hitting this weekend.
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13u 'Necks meet up with alum Isan Diaz at Nashville Sounds game 7/14 while at 14U @CABA_Baseball. Good men don't forget the road they traveled! Coach @Raul47Diaz passes along the lessons to the boys. Glad Diaz family is Ruffnecks Family. Hope to see Isan in the SHOW!
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Prepping for 2020 season! Discussions and post mortems about past year. Support great coaches! Fredericks, Graber, Toffey @KirkFreddy24 @real_PAbaseball @WinchBaseball They don't always give what parents WANT to hear, but care, instruct, and have no "dog in hunt." #purecoaching
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Yankees-Red Sox actually speak! NY Major League Pitching Coach Matt Blake stops by Ruffnecks workout Jan 28 to hang with NY Scout Matt Hyde & Red Sox HOF Catcher Rich Gedman. Not bad company for Ruffnecks players. Good workout too!
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Ruffnecks Scout Day June 14th. Great day for players to present selves honestly and extensively. "Spring training" style workout. 40+ colleges attended. Pro Scouts from Tigers, Red Sox, Yankees, A's. Instructive and thorough. Players did great! Finished with Red v. Blue game
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Why wait for Feb? 75+ Ruffnecks get after Winter Workouts at Harvard Bubble 1/21. Dedicated. Awake early to get to 6:00am workout. Reps, focus, purpose. Age doesn't matter. At high tempo. Great 2hr session. Trying to get better while others sleep.
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Congrats to long-time 'Necks Coach KG at nationally ranked @real_PAbaseball taking Cape League coaching position. Congrats also to 'Necks alums graduating PA @SebMexico24 @eric_giarnese @jpalfrey & Rosie. Good players; Great people.
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2024 Ruffnecks. One of best classes in years. Talented group. 8am report. 9 degrees. Less than 12 hours after blizzard drops 20 inches of snow. 100% attendance. Dedication. Talent. Even better kids! Come to work and listen to Pro Scout Ron Vaughn @Athletics
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Houston Astros pitching coach Brent Strom @BrentStrom1 talks "forearm flyout" with Ruffnecks at June 10 workout. Just a shred of what he shared in surprise visit. Lucky 'Necks. Listen in... it's worth the 22 seconds from no gimmicks teacher of the craft of pitching.
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Congrats and good fortunes go out to @GoNUathletics @GoNUbaseball and Coach @mpglav Glavine. 7 former Ruffnecks including Coach @Kevcase4 taking their best to @NCAACWS Enjoy success and embrace the moment!
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Ruffnecks SCOUT DAY. Great day to present players and program. Could not be possible without the great facility of @NEBComplex Thank You NEBC! Thank you to the more than 25 colleges who attended. And MLB Scouts from @RedSox @Athletics @tigers @Yankees
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16U Ruffnecks attend BC Team Camp. Great idea at brand new facility for @BCEagles Place is great! Coaches terrific and shared valuable information with players. Thanks Coach Gambino and staff!
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14U Ruffnecks champs again @CABA_Baseball in Lebanon, TN. Back2back titles 2015,2016. Down 5-1 in the 7th & score 5 for walkoff win!
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As our 20th summer starts, we will miss one of the finest coaches in the region. Kirk Fredericks=Master teacher of baseball. 14 years making a difference for hundreds of Ruffnecks and building the program. Tough and fair. We miss him, and the door is open! Great coach & dad.🙏
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Work has started on a new Ruffnecks indoor hitting home! Open December! #clubhouseculture
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Most important flag hung on the right in new Facility Dec 8 as flags fly half-staff in USA to remember Pearl Harbor (80 years) and honor Sen. Bob Dole who gave his right arm (literally) in WWII for us to be in Land of the free & Home of the brave, and to grow up playing baseball!
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Winter Workouts Week #2 at Boston College for Ruffnecks. 5:45am report and drill work for 2.5 hours. Great kids making great efforts to put in the work. Skill work by positions. Great space in "bubble" @BCBirdBall! Infielders doing squares.
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"Victory has a thousand fathers..." As it should when everyone contributes. 17U Ruffnecks take title @firecrackerbsb July 4th Tourney 18/19u Division. Teo Spadaccini 1 hit, 10K's in 5 innings Championship effort. Milewski closes. 5 year guys accept trophy! 16u 'Necks strong too!
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16URuffnecks take 17U @PGSuper25 @NEBComplex. Well run tourney at great place. Super effort- 2 perfect games from Jeff Price & Billy Seidl
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Ruffnecks Banquet great night for program and teammates. Thanks to Dave Dombrowski @RedSox President of Red Sox Baseball for joining the evening. Great talks by Stu Porter, Dombrowski & Coach Gambino @BCBirdBall Pesky Teammate Award winners! Packed house. Hot Stove action!
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While so many dedicated folks were running 26.2 @bostonmarathon for many great causes, the 14U Ruffnecks captured a tournament title at the Patriot's Day Bash against a worthy and talented opponent. Congrats to all and thanks @NEBComplex
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2017! Embrace each moment, every 2-strike pitch. Do the little things. Run hard 90. Play for TEAM, not scholarships. Success will follow.
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13u Ruffnecks Zoom In for "Practice" April 2! Hope one day we look back on today's experience with wonder and amazement at what we did to keep the fires burning in our hearts for baseball. #GoNecks
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Ruffnecks Banquet full house. "Hot Stove" magic! Speakers, friends, Teammate award (only one we give)...Coach Matt Noone @BabsonBaseball @BabsonAthletics amazing talk about TEAM and Johnny Pesky. "Be where your feet are." Simple. Thx Paul Campbell @RaysBaseball for coming home!
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Shout out to longtime Ruffnecks Coach Fredericks @KirkFreddy24, current mentor @raider_baseball for influence on 2 fine local 1 players: Galland @cgalland44 & Holzwasser @scott_holz22. Great representatives of Fredericks' distinguished work at former HS where success was common.
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The new "13U Class" reports for first Team Hitting Session Sunday, Nov. 6.
The 20th Anniversary of the program... and 20th 13U team! Welcome new 'Necks!
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Ruffnecks Banquet! Rich Gedman is one of the most honest, insightful, thoughtful baseball minds anywhere. No self-promotion. Under radar. Teacher! @RedSox lucky to have him in system. Ask @JackieBradleyJr "Baseball is spoken here." - Rich Gedman. Hot Stove Heaven! Thx Ged!
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Lover of baseball, country, school, and sports @real_PAbaseball and @YaleBaseball
Thank you for your service. RIP
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Entire Ruffnecks community saddened by the loss of @BCBirdBall Director of Baseball Ops Pete Frates. His inspiration continues through Boston College coaches, players, and a program that exhibits the highest integrity. Tremendous courage!
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Ruffnecks Banquet returns for 13th year after 2 years in hibernation. Amazing night for over 200 celebrating TEAM. Thanks Rich Hill. Thanks "Voice of Red Sox" Joe Castiglione for help on video. Johnny Pesky Teammate Awards. Thanks to great players & parents!
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These 3 pros are simply the best! Great baseball guys sharing time, experiences, information for 2 days with Ruffnecks hitters. Rich Gedman, Ray Fagnant @ray44sox and Matt Hyde @NYYGoBLue Who says Yanks and Sox don't get along? And thanks to Christian Fagnant @AmherstBaseball
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For all the moms who support the baseball dream. You feed us, you follow us, and you put up with dads! Thank you for all you do. Happy Mother's Day!
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First day on the field! 13U & 14U Ruffnecks get after it thanks to great efforts @NEBComplex to clear fields! College games, Ruffnecks, you name it. NEBC makes baseball happen in New England.
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Trying to make summer travel baseball a little more "real" with practices. Reps, Routines. 17u 'Necks at work! No just "show and go."
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Geddy is simply the best, most humble, former MLB on the planet! Always gives his time to Ruffnecks. Anyone who listens, learns. No footnote to history, Geds caught the 1st 20K game in history, April 29, 1986 @rogerclemens Congrats!
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Congrats to Mitchell Schroeder '18. First Ruffneck to commit to Johns Hopkins. Great school gets a fine catcher and leader!
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Baseball hearts broken with the untimely passing of @BostonGlobe baseball writer Nick Cafardo. A kind, generous, man, Nick was a friend to all things and people "baseball." Boston-based w/ national presence. Fair, honest, with integrity he reported on the game. Sadness. RIP
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Good luck to 15U Ruffnecks as they make playoff round of 32 @PerfectGameUSA WWBA in Georgia. Terrific run. Playing hard in southern heat!
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Henry Ennen @h_ennen announced as starting pitcher @GoNUbaseball vs. Boston Red Sox in spring training exhibition. Former Ruffnecks and @real_PAbaseball proud and wish him well!
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Ruffnecks alum Isan Diaz and family @Raul47Diaz come back to Boston! Isan plays at Fenway Park for @Marlins . Dream come true for kid from Springfield. Good luck from your Ruffnecks family!
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Saturday mornings @NEBComplex Ruffnecks Open Hitting. All Wood-All the time. Great sound! Once kids learn the routines, hanging out, and working with hitters of different ages, helps the culture to grow.
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Ruffnecks former coach, advisor, and friend, Matt Blake, at the World Series with Cleveland Indians in 1st year of Pro Baseball. Way to go!
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15 Amazing Coaches doing great work with 'Necks! Good reason their HS programs so successful: Coaches Kane & Fredericks @WellesleyBBall @KirkFreddy24 Howard @needham_base Toffey @WinchBaseball Mac @J_McNamara32 Also Coaches Casey @TuftsBaseball and Sully @BCBirdBall Thanks!
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Bus rides! 15's join the ride to Miami of Ohio to watch 17u Ruffnecks compete in 5-1 win. Huxley Holcombe out standing with 88-92 fastball. 17's win pool and get #3 overall seed for bracket play.
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First swing in new Ruffnecks Facility. Future 'Neck?
Facility is ready... not quite finished. But ready to go.
Looking forward to the sound of bats!
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Pro Scout Hitting Clinic at Ruffnecks Facility Dec 28. Sound of bats; eyes of scouts; instruction from doing and listening. Focused players doing their homework with Matt Hyde @NYYGoBLue Ray Fagnant @RedSox and Rich Gedman Red Sox HOF and hitting instructor #catching20Ks.
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Congrats to outstanding multi-sport Ruffneck, James @jamesdillon23 Dillon class of 2019. Led great football season for LS on trip to State Super Bowl. Baseball-Football great combo for talented player!
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Congrats Kevin Graber @real_PAbaseball Northeast Coach of the Year named by @ABCA1945 - Ruffnecks happy having you on staff to teach so many kids the game... the right way. #KeepRunning Nice combo with Coach Howard @M_Howard10 & Eric Chase Massachusetts Div1 Champs.
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Shout out to Ruffnecks alum Joey Rubin @Rollinsbaseball
Shout out to Ruffnecks alum Joey Rubin @RollinsBaseball in Div II College World Series. Roll Rollins! Started 54/55 games in 1st year. Program led by legendary New England coach Jon Sjogren.
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Thank you Paul Campbell @PCampbell781 for sharing your time and experiences as a player and a Ruffneck! Kindness, humility, inner fire... we hope you pitch in the Big Leagues. Thank you also @Blake_Matt as a mentor to Paul and a builder of Ruffnecks success!
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Following success of 'Necks alums and great friends... Chris Galland @cgalland44 goes 2 for 5 with 2RBI for Boston College in opener @BCBirdBall . Scott Holzwasser @scott_holz22 goes 5 for 7 in 1st two games @GoNUbaseball . Triple, Dbl, 2rbi and 4 runs scored. #Teammates4ever
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Shout out to Ruffnecks Coach KG and daughter Kelly. Courage personified beyond the lines of the ball field. nitter.app/Upperdeck401/status/99…
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Heading into 14th year! Ruffnecks wish Happy Holidays to all players, families, coaches, college recruiters, staff, past & present. Thanks!
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Hitter's Update: Ruffnecks facility getting a coat of paint. Buildout continues for December opening. The sound of bats coming soon!
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First day of Ruffnecks Fall Baseball @NEBComplex. 45 new 13s go about their business in development. Base running not overlooked here! Taking leads and diving back to 1B. Awkward, but working at it! Just one of the drill stations. Start at the beginning! Right?
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Painter Wilson Salazar puts some Ruffnecks Red finishing touches on the new hitting facility. The man does outstanding work! Highly recommend. Kind, efficient, detailed, and proud of his craft. Just like the hitters and pitchers who will enjoy the premises he cleaned up!
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Legendary Coach Diaz @Raul47Diaz meets up with 14U Ruffnecks Family @BCBirdBall during BC vs. NC State game. "Practice" watching ACC baseball. Coach Diaz and players all smiles. Great coach and hitting instructor! Two fine sons Raul Jr & Isan @diaz_isan with Miami Marlins.
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9 Ruffnecks Legends (7 pictured) in St. Mark's @stmarksbaseball vs. Belmont Hill @belmonthillbaseball matchup. Fantastic kids at fabulous schools.
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Great advice from Jim Bretz @tigers Scout. "Stay out of the top of the cage. Power doesn't play until you learn to use the barrel." Great clinic (Nov. 27th) by three outstanding scouts: Ron Vaughn (A's) and Matt Hyde (Yankees). More to come this winter at Ruffnecks Facility
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More action from Winter Workouts in spectacular Harvard Bubble. Station work... hitting... outfield, infield, catchers. Great stuff. Early wake up calls, but worth it in preparation for high school seasons.
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Ruffnecks 2024's at 16U WWBA in Georgia manage 2 wins on Day #1. Between games brown bag lunch just hangin' in the heat of Atlanta.
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Feb 5th Sunday morning 6AM! 80+ Ruffnecks take the field @BCBirdBall Bubble to start Spring Training. Fantastic kids. Wake-up alarms for 4am or earlier to be part of something special. Reps, station work, teammates. Others may be sleeping, these guys get after it. Commitment
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Fungos and reps with a new group of 13U Ruffnecks under sunny autumn skies @NEBComplex Week 1 of Fall Baseball. Veteran Coach Brickley just hitting away to middle infielders!
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Wanted to let you know how Ruffneck’s commitment to the growth of each player’s baseball as well as their character development continues to show itself. Today, leaving the hotel at Duke, (he) put down $20 for housekeeping saying “learned this in Ruffnecks” -Nice from a parent!
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Dedicated Scouts keep game alive with passion, insight, & commitment to players. Jim Bretz @DetroitTigersPR & Ron Vaughn @Athletics Drove 2 hrs 6am day after blizzard to work with Ruffnecks who care. Great scouts are at heart of the game. Bretz got their attention!🙏 Scouts!
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Straight off the Vandy bus and @willtoffey joins his fellow @neruffnecks @MusicCityBB to cheer his former team on!
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Colin McGrath '19 RHP K's 9 in 4 IP at Blue Chips @DiamondNation Great tempo, command. Uncommitted but will be a D-1 good find. Effective all summer, wherever, whenever, and against all competition. 6' 2" 215. Terrific kid and make-up. Some school needs to take this kid!
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Always practice as if anyone might be watching... and at 6am Super Bowl Sunday @HarvardBaseball Coach Decker stopped in unobserved. Addressed 75 Ruffnecks at end of workout. Another early rise for players working to get better. Grateful for the "Bubble!" #NewEnglandgoesforit
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Houston Astros pitching coach Brent Strom joins 17U Ruffnecks team meeting May 20th to talk pitching, preparation, mindset. Great insights from a veteran. Chance to talk baseball in a "virtual" clubhouse for 'Necks players and coaches. Fun stuff. Kids need to #talkaboutbaseball
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Ruffnecks eat healthy on the road. Thanks to years of consulting from @kineticfuel1 and Julie Nicoletti. And the efforts of Jackie Pelc who shops, preps, and cooks good food for team every day in Georgia. All meals taken as a TEAM. Looks good, yes!
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Congrats to frosh Chris Galland @cgalland44 "Eagle of the Week!" @BCBirdBall One of most coachable kids ever @CoachToffey @KirkFreddy24 - Success story everyone can celebrate @NEBComplex
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New Ruffnecks class of 13U players start Dec. 7 to smooth their swings. Station work & lots of reps! Just a start, but great kids with purpose. Getting ready for March opener @DiamondNationNJ Good start to a long New England winter!
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