13U Ruffnecks Bring Enthusiasm & Talent to 2023
TEAM ROSTER | TEAM SCHEDULE
We welcome an exciting and energetic, new class of 13u Ruffnecks in 2023. This is our 20th new 13u team. The squad is prepared to makes its own mark on the history of the program. The 2023 journey began with one of the best 13u Fall Baseball turnouts since the pandemic. Nearly 50 talented and focused players participated. Off season work began in late November with team hitting sessions. As the 13u team preps for a long season players face the challenges of transitioning to the big diamond.
Our 13u team is comprised of a sound, and balanced group. 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 difficult 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 are plentiful, but they come second to other sports. Once the spring and summer comes, we expect Ruffnecks to be the priority.
2023 Schedule is a Challenge
We do not participate in league activity. Instead, the 13U game schedule is customized to challenge players through a mixture of competitive opportunities. We practice regularly. The cumulative “wear and tear” affect players at this age. It is, quite simply, not advisable to play the massive schedules many players experienced at the 12U level. Accordingly, while the schedule is built to address the capacity of what a 13U player can withstand, we design it in a responsible manner. “More” is not always more! Especially when players are vulnerable to overuse injuries. During late March through May, the schedule features weekend series and several tournaments. It also includes opportunities for 13U players to play on combined rosters (with 14U Ruffnecks) in mid-week games against high school JV and Frosh opponents. Mid-week rosters are built around availability, pitching, and positional needs.
Roster Update for 2023
The 13U Ruffnecks 2023 roster is posted. The roster is populated by players from a wide range of communities throughout the New England Region. The Ruffnecks are NOT a “local” team. The 2023 roster features players from 8 different communities throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Season Highlights
The 13U Ruffnecks season traditionally opens with a 14U tournament in late March in New Jersey. We enjoy getting on the road right away. It is a great opportunity to learn about each other. During April and May the 13U Ruffnecks play a combination of weekend doubleheaders and against some high school and prep freshmen/JV teams. By May, the team participates in some tournament play. 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. The Ruffnecks indoor “Facility” in Needham, Massachusetts provides an indoor hitting home exclusively for Ruffnecks. The 13U Ruffnecks program provides a thoughtful and purposeful approach to baseball for players this age and level of development. We are competitive, but the primary objective is to get plenty of experience and learn the game.
13U Roster
#
Last Name
First Name
Positions
School
Grad Class
Hometown
15
Baldwin
Cam
IF, OF
Rivers School
2028
Wellesley, MA
5
Bills
Nathan
C, IF
Blake Middle
2028
Medfield, MA
20
Broderick
Charles
OF, C
Fessenden
2028
Wellesley, MA
4
Callahan
Crosby
3B, 1B
Old Rochester
2028
Mattapoisett, MA
11
Ciongoli
Griff
1B, RHP
Fessenden
2028
Wellesley, MA
23
Crean
Dylan
OF, RHP
Wellesley Mid
2028
Wellesley, MA
12
Eder-Linell
Liam
1B, LHP
Amherst Mid
2027
Amherst, NH
8
Fiengo
Jack
OF, RHP
Amherst Mid
2028
Amherst, NH
9
Fukudome
Max
C, IF
Wellesley Mid
2028
Wellesley, MA
34
Healey
Quinn
OF, IF, RHP
Dover-Sherborn
2027
Dover, MA
24
MacLean
John
OF, RHP
Dedham Mid
2028
Dedham, MA
13
Parkinson
Fletcher
1B, RHP
Fessenden
2028
Wellesley, MA
7
Rosborough
Blake
OF
Uxbridge
2028
Uxbridge, MA
2
Ruggiero
Max
IF, OF, RHP
Hale
2028
Stow, MA
1
Shusda
Peyton
IF, RHP
Dover-Sherborn
2028
Dover, MA
10
Taylor
JT
C, IF, OF
Dover-Sherborn
2028
Dover, MA
Coach
Last Name
Position
Years
Eric
Chase
Mgr/Pitching
6th Year
Steve
Zerdelian
Coach
11th Year
Jessey
Valdez
Coach
1st Year
Schedule Updated March 23, 2023 at 11:29 am
Thursday, March 23 Practice at NEBC 6:00pm (Report at 5:30)
Saturday, March 25 (Split Squad) at Deerfield is canceled
Saturday, March 25 Practice at Roxbury Latin 9:00am
Sunday, March 26 vs. US9 Prospects at RL 9:00am
13U Ruffnecks Schedule 2023
March | Date | Time | Opponent | Event | Site | Score | Directions |
Saturday | March 4 | 9:00 to 10:30 | None | Team Hitting & Pens | Facility | ||
Sunday | March 5 | 12:30 to 2:30 | 13U/14U Practice | Practice | NEBC Field 2 & 3 | Directions | |
Thursday | March 9 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | ||
Saturday | March 11 | 9:00 to 10:30 | 13U Practice | Team Hitting & Pens | Facility | ||
Sunday | March 12 | 12:30 to 3:30 | 13U/14U Practice | Practice | NEBC Field 1 | ||
Thursday | March 16 | 5:00pm *Time Change | Team Hitting | Practice | Facility | ||
Saturday | March 18 | 4:30 | Chesco Baseball | 14U Spring Invitational | Diamond Nation Field 4 Flemington, NJ | L 1-11 | Diamond Nation Link |
Saturday | March 18 | 6:30 | Central Jersey Rebels | 14U Spring Invitational | Diamond Nation Field 4 Flemington, NJ | L 7-9 | |
Sunday | March 19 | 2:15 | Diamond Jacks Gold | 14U Spring Invitational | Diamond Nation Field 5 Flemington, NJ | L 0-12 | |
Thursday | March 23 | 6:00pm | 13U/14U Practice | Practice | NEBC Field 2 | ||
Saturday | March 25 | 10:00 | Deerfield JV (by Invite w/ 14u) | Game | Deerfield Academy | ||
Saturday | March 25 | 9:00 | Practice | Deerfield JV Canceled | Roxbury Latin | Directions to RL | |
Sunday | March 26 | 9:00 | US9 Prospects | 9 inning Game | Roxbury Latin | ||
Thursday | March 30 | 5:30 | Practice | Practice | Roxbury Latin | ||
April | Date | Time | Opponent | Event | Site | Score | Directions |
Saturday | April 1 | 2:00 | GBG Hawks | Game | Xaverian Bros. Westwood, MA | Xaverian Directions | |
Sunday | April 2 | 9:00 | GBG Hawks | Doubleheader | Xaverian Bros. Westwood, MA | ||
Thursday | April 6 | 5:30 Report | Practice 5:30pm to Sunset | Practice | Facility or Roxbury Latin | Directions to RL | |
Saturday | April 8 | 10:00 | CT Capitals | Doubleheader | Martin Park: East Hartford, CT | ||
Sunday | April 9 | EASTER | EASTER | EASTER | EASTER | EASTER | |
Wednesday | April 12 | 3:30pm | Roxbury Latin Frosh | Game | Roxbury Latin | ||
Thursday | April 13 | 5:30 Report | Practice 5:30pm to Sunset | Practice | Roxbury Latin | ||
Saturday | April 15 | 9:00 | Winchendon JV | Doubleheader (Combined Roster) | Winchendon School | ||
Sunday | April 16 | 9:00 | US9 Prospects | Doubleheader | Thayer Academy | Directions to Thayer | |
Wednesday | April 19 | 3:30 | Roxbury Latin JV | Combined Roster | Roxbury Latin | ||
Thursday | April 20 | 4:30 | Dexter JV | Combined Roster | Dexter School Brookline, MA | Directions to Dexter | |
Saturday | April 22 | TBD | TBD | 14U Spring Classic | TBD | ||
Sunday | April 23 | TBD | TBD | 14U Spring Classic | TBD | ||
Thursday | April 27 | 5:30 Report | Practice 5:30pm to Sunset | Practice | Facility or Roxbury Latin | ||
Friday | April 28 | 4:00 | Roxbury Latin Frosh | Combined Roster | Roxbury Latin | ||
Saturday | April 29 | 9:00 | US9 Prospects | Doubleheader | Duxbury, MA | ||
Sunday | April 30 | 11:00 | CT Bombers | Doubleheader | Roxbury Latin | ||
May | Date | Time | Opponent | Event/Round | Site | Score | Directions |
Thursday | May 4 | 5:30 | Practice | Practice | Roxbury Latin | ||
Saturday | May 6 | 1:00 | The Force | Doubleheader | Away | ||
Sunday | May 7 | 10:00 | The Force | Doubleheader | Roxbury Latin | ||
Thursday | May 11 | 5:30 | Practice | Practice | Roxbury Latin | ||
Saturday | May 13 | TBD | TBD | 14U NEB Classic | TBD | ||
Saturday | May 13 | TBD | TBD | 14U NEB Classic | TBD | ||
Sunday | May 14 | TBD | TBD | 14U NEB Classic | TBD | ||
Monday | May 15 | 4:00 | Roxbury Latin Frosh | Combined Roster w/ 14U | Roxbury Latin Varsity Field | ||
Wednesday | May 17 | 4:00 | Dexter JV | Combined Roster w/ 14U | Dexter School Brookline, MA | ||
Thursday | May 18 | 6:00 | Practice | Practice | Roxbury Latin | ||
Saturday | May 20 | TBD | TBD | 13U Border Battle: Pool Play | NEBC | Tourney Link | |
Sunday | May 21 | TBD | TBD | 13U Border Battle: Bracket Play | NEBC | ||
Thursday | May 25 | 6:00 | Practice | Practice | Roxbury Latin | ||
Saturday | May 27 | TBD | TBD | 14U Memorial Day Firecracker Classic | 14U Firecracker Rhode Island | ||
Sunday | May 28 | TBD | TBD | 14U Memorial Day Firecracker Classic | 14U Firecracker Rhode Island | ||
Monday | May 29 | TBD | TBD | 14U Memorial Day Firecracker Classic | 14U Firecracker Rhode Island | ||
June | Date | Time | Opponent | Event | Site | Score | Directions |
Thursday | June 1 | 6:00 | Practice | Practice | Roxbury Latin | ||
Friday | June 2 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | ||
Saturday | June 3 | TBD | TBD | 13U PG Super25 | NEBC | 13U PG Super25 Event Link | |
Sunday | June 4 | TBD | TBD | 13U PG Super25 | NEBC | ||
Monday | June 5 | TBD | TBD | 13U PG Super25 | NEBC | ||
Tuesday | June 6 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | ||
Wednesday | June 7 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | ||
Thursday | June 8 | 5:30 | Practice | Practice | Hitting Facility | ||
Friday | June 9 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | ||
Saturday | June 10 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | ||
Sunday | June 11 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | ||
Monday | June 12 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | ||
Tuesday | June 13 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | ||
Wednesday | June 14 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | ||
Thursday | June 15 | Canceled | Practice | Practice | Hitting Facility | ||
Friday | June 16 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | ||
Saturday | June 17 | 9:00 to 10:30 | Team Hitting | Practice | Hitting Facility | ||
Sunday | June 18 | 8:30 | US9 Prospects | Doubleheader | Thayer Academy | ||
Monday | June 19 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | ||
Tuesday | June 20 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | ||
Wednesday | June 21 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | ||
Thursday | June 22 | 5:30 | Optional Hitting | Practice | Facility | ||
Friday | June 23 | TBD | TBD | 14U Lighthouse Classic | Portland, ME | ||
Saturday | June 24 | TBD | TBD | 14U Lighthouse Classic | Portland, ME | ||
Sunday | June 25 | TBD | TBD | 14U Lighthouse Classic | Portland, ME | ||
Monday | June 26 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | ||
Tuesday | June 27 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | ||
Wednesday | June 28 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | ||
Thursday | June 29 | 5:30 | Practice | Practice | Facility or Roxbury Latin | ||
Friday | June 30 | TBD | TBD | 14U Independence Classic Pool Play | NEBC and Area | Tourney Schedule Link & Directions | |
July | Date | Time | Opponent | Event | Site | Score | Directions |
Saturday | July 1 | TBD | TBD | 14U Independence Classic Pool Play | NEBC and Area | ||
Sunday | July 2 | TBD | TBD | 14U Independence Classic Pool Play | NEBC and Area | ||
Monday | July 3 | TBD | TBD | 14U Independence Classic Playoffs | NEBC and Area | ||
Tuesday | July 4 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | ||
Wednesday | July 5 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | ||
Thursday | July 6 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | ||
Friday | July 7 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | ||
Saturday | July 8 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | ||
Sunday | July 9 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | ||
Monday | July 10 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | ||
Tuesday | July 11 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | ||
Wednesday | July 12 | 9:45am Flight | Travel Day | 14U CABA World Series | 14U CABA WS Cincinnati, OH | 14U CABA WS Link | |
Wednesday | July 12 | TBD | TBD | Pool Play | 14U CABA WS Cincinnati, OH | ||
Thursday | July 13 | TBD | TBD | Pool Play | 14U CABA WS Cincinnati, OH | ||
Friday | July 14 | TBD | TBD | Pool Play | 14U CABA WS Cincinnati, OH | ||
Friday | July 14 | TBD | TBD | Pool Play | 14U CABA WS Cincinnati, OH | ||
Saturday | July 15 | TBD | TBD | Pool Play | 14U CABA WS Cincinnati, OH | ||
Saturday | July 15 | TBD | TBD | Bracket Play | 14U CABA WS Cincinnati, OH | ||
Sunday | July 16 | TBD | TBD | Championships | 14U CABA WS Cincinnati, OH | ||
End of Season | End of Season | End of Season | End of Season |