13U Ruffnecks

13U Ruffnecks Develop Skills, Teamwork, in 2021

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The 13U Ruffnecks provide a challenge to the most committed of players transitioning to the big diamond.  This does not mean that we select the most “talented” players.  We look for committed ones.  The primary objective is development and preparation.  Our goal is to serve young Ruffnecks who aspire to reach the high school level successfully.  Beyond that, it is not appropriate to project.  Practices play an important role in the 13U year.  We encourage players to be multi-sport athletes, and during the winter months we expect players to honor their commitments to their “in season” sports and teams.  Off-season Ruffnecks workouts come second to other sports.  Once the spring and summer comes, we expect Ruffnecks to be the priority.

Ruffnecks Pivot to South Carolina for 14U Wood Bat Event

The 13U game schedule is challenging in terms of both volume and quality of competition.  We practice regularly.  There is a cumulative “wear and tear” effect on players at this age.  Accordingly, while the Ruffnecks schedule is built to address the capacity of what a 13U player can withstand, we do so in a responsible manner.  “More” is not always more!  Especially when players must sit out due to overuse injuries or precautions.  The 13U Ruffnecks schedule during late March through May, features 4-game weekend series in the Northeast Baseball Alliance (NEBA).  It also includes participation in some combined rosters (with 14U Ruffnecks) in mid-week games against high school JV and Frosh opponents.  Mid-week rosters are built around availability.

The 13U Ruffnecks season traditionally opens with a 14U tournament in late March.  From Memorial Day Weekend to the end of July, the 13U season shifts almost exclusively to tournament baseball.  The 13U Ruffnecks play in many 14U events.  Much of the activity is at the NEBC and in the New England region.  The Ruffnecks’ home, the New England Baseball Complex, provides game and practice facilities that are unmatched.  With field reliability and the certainty that comes with playing on a synthetic surface, the 13U Ruffnecks get plenty of on-field experience

Tournament Travel Report: 14U CABA World Series in Charleston, SC

In 2021 the 13U Ruffnecks had to pivot from our traditional end of season trip in Nashville (event not being held).  Instead, the team joined the 14U Ruffnecks in the 14U CABA Wood Bat World Series in Charleston, South Carolina July 9-15.  The heat and competitive opponents provide a late season challenge to the 13U ‘Necks.  Most importantly, the experience introduces the program’s unique travel model to the 13’s for the first time.  The “Little ‘Necks” got their first win in the deep South with a 12-1 drubbing of a Charleston team.  Ryan Ruggiero pitched well.  Owen Callahan and William Broderick led the offense with two hits each.  The squad closed out their trip with a 12-4 win.

13’s Finish July with Combined Roster Events

Members of the 13U Ruffnecks combine efforts with the 14’s to participate in two events following the South Carolina trip.  Several 13U Ruffnecks joined the 14’s in a combined roster to play in the 14U GBG Invitational July 16-18.  The squad reached the playoffs before getting rained out.  The 14U Summer Series gives 13U players additional opportunities to play ball to the end of July.

Schedule Updated July 25, 2021 at 5:27 am
14U Summer Series Schedule July 14-28 at NEBC is posted.  Combined roster for 13’s/14’s
Daily Rosters Posted on Schedule Page.

13U Ruffnecks Schedule 2021