16U Ruffnecks Return More Experienced in 2023
The 2023 season greets a more experienced and seasoned 16u Ruffnecks team. This is the class that was most impacted by the loss of the 2020 season due to the pandemic shutdown. That season was their first on the big diamond and they missed the formative months of instruction and competition during the March through June. Most of the past two years has been focused on catching up, primarily by way of experience. During the 2022 season this core of players took it upon themselves to deal with playing competition that was older and more experienced. It paid off in steady improvement and confidence.
The 2023 season provides an opportunity for the 16u (primarily 2025 grads), to make a run against a schedule that is almost identical to the 17u Ruffnecks schedule. The two teams travel together for much of the summer schedule. Similarly, the teams play in the same events in our region. The 16’s will attend a few new tournaments in 2023. The team will travel to Cape Cod to participate in the 17u National Invitational Cape Cod Showcase. This event is limited to a field of only 18 teams. Teams from as far away as Arizona, Michigan, Virginia, and Canada are expected to attend. The 16’s will also join the 17’s in a trip to the Prospect Select Northeast World Series in Philadelphia.
Pre-Season and Scout Day
The 16U schedule begins in mid-June. The program commences “Pre-Season” training the week of June 5th at the NEBC. These sessions are designed to be daily workouts to include batting practice, skill work, and to recalibrate pitching arms for the busy summer. The Pre-Season culminates with a SCOUT DAY on Wednesday, June 14. The Pre-Season workouts create an opportunity for players who have finished their spring seasons to recalibrate and get preparatory work done with instructive supervision. The primary objective is development and preparation. The 16U Ruffnecks will travel June 19th to the Super17 at Diamond Nation in Flemington, NJ to open the season again in 2023. The squad finishes at the Tournament of Champions in Cincinnati, Ohio where they had a memorable experience last season.
16U Roster
# |
Last Name |
First Name |
Positions |
School |
Grad Class |
Hometown |
23 |
Allan |
Theo |
RHP |
Dover Sherborn |
2025 |
Dover, MA |
22 |
Allan |
Will |
C |
Xaverian Bros. |
2025 |
Dover, MA |
24 |
Ciongoli |
Ty |
LHP, OF |
St. Sebastian's |
2025 |
Wellesley, MA |
12 |
Diaz |
Yedan |
IF |
Doherty HS |
2024 |
Worcester, MA |
34 |
Ellsworth |
Owen |
IF, RHP |
Algonquin Regional |
2025 |
Northborough, MA |
24 |
Forman |
Will |
IF, OF, RHP |
Dover Sherborn |
2025 |
Dover, MA |
63 |
Hart |
Nico |
RHP |
Brookline HS |
2024 |
Brookline, MA |
5 |
Hennessey |
Tommy |
INF |
Shepherd Hill |
2025 |
Charlton, MA |
15 |
Hoganson |
Carter |
RHP |
Dexter-Southfield |
2026 |
Brookline, MA |
16 |
Krendel |
Jeremy |
OF, LHP |
St. Mark's School |
2025 |
Framingham, MA |
28 |
Larco |
Bryce |
OF |
Milford HS (NH) |
2025 |
Milford, NH |
41 |
Lee |
Lorcan |
RHP |
Dexter-Southfield |
2025 |
Newton, MA |
8 |
Loftus |
Lincoln |
LHP |
Wellesley HS |
2025 |
Wellesley, MA |
6 |
Norton |
Brendan |
1B, RHP |
Boston Latin |
2024 |
West Roxbury, MA |
26 |
Reagan |
Drew |
IF, OF |
Souhegan HS |
2025 |
Amherst, NH |
19 |
Russell |
Liam |
RHP, IF |
Roxbury Latin |
2025 |
West Roxbury, MA |
2 |
Silk |
Matthew |
IF |
Souhegan HS |
2025 |
Amherst, NH |
18 |
Webster |
William |
LHP |
Wellesley HS |
2025 |
Wellesley, MA |
26 |
Watts |
Sean |
OF, RHP |
Noble & Greenough |
2025 |
Medfield, MA |
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Coach First |
Coach Last |
Pos |
Years |
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Brendan |
Casey |
Manager |
9th Season |
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John |
Casey |
Pitching/Asst. |
1st Season |
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TBD |
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Schedule Updated March 14, 2023 at 12:19 pm
2023 Schedule to is now posted.
Tournament schedules will be posted when available.
16U Ruffnecks Schedule 2023
June |
Date |
Time |
Opponent |
Event |
Site |
Score |
Directions |
Pitchers |
Monday |
June 5 |
8:30am to 11:30am |
Pre-Season Practice |
BP, Skill Work, Pitchers |
NEBC |
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Tuesday |
June 6 |
8:30am to 11:30am |
Pre-Season Practice |
BP, Skill Work, Pitchers |
NEBC |
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Wednesday |
June 7 |
8:30am to 11:30am |
Pre-Season Practice |
BP, Skill Work, Pitchers |
NEBC |
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Thursday |
June 8 |
8:30am to 11:30am |
Pre-Season Practice |
BP, Skill Work, Pitchers |
NEBC |
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Friday |
June 9 |
8:30am to 11:30am |
Pre-Season Practice |
BP, Skill Work, Pitchers |
NEBC |
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Saturday |
June 10 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
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Sunday |
June 11 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
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Monday |
June 12 |
8:30am to 11:30am |
Pre-Season Practice |
BP, Skill Work, Pitchers |
NEBC |
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Tuesday |
June 13 |
8:30am to 11:30am |
Pre-Season Practice |
BP, Skill Work, Pitchers |
NEBC |
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Wednesday |
June 14 |
8:30am to 1:00pm |
SCOUT DAY |
Drills & Evaluations Red vs. Blue Game |
NEBC |
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Thursday |
June 15 |
8:30am to 11:30am |
Pre-Season Practice |
BP, Skill Work, Pitchers |
NEBC |
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Friday |
June 16 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
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Saturday |
June 17 |
9:00am |
17U vs. 16U Ruffnecks |
Scrimmage |
Roxbury Latin |
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Sunday |
June 18 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
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Monday |
June 19 |
TBD |
TBD |
Super17 Pool Play |
Super17 Flemington, NJ DN Field 3 |
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Super17 at Diamond Nation |
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Tuesday |
June 20 |
TBD |
TBD |
Super17 Pool Play |
Super17 Flemington, NJ DN Field 1 |
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Wednesday |
June 21 |
TBD |
TBD |
Super17 Pool Play |
Super17 Flemington, NJ DN Field 7 |
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Thursday |
June 22 |
TBD |
TBD |
Super17 Pool Play |
Super17 Flemington, NJ DN Field 5 |
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Friday |
June 23 |
TBD |
TBD |
17U PG WWBA NE Championships Pool Play |
NEBC Field 2 |
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17U PG WWBA Link |
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Saturday |
June 24 |
TBD |
TBD |
17U PG WWBA NE Championships Pool Play |
NEBC Field 2 |
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Sunday |
June 25 |
TBD |
TBD |
17U PG WWBA NE Championships Pool Play |
NEBC Field 2 |
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Monday |
June 26 |
TBD |
TBD |
17U PG WWBA NE Championships Playoffs |
NEBC Field 2 |
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Tuesday |
June 27 |
TBD |
TBD |
17U PG WWBA NE Championships Playoffs |
NEBC Field 2 |
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Wednesday |
June 28 |
6:00 |
Practice |
On Field Practice |
Roxbury Latin |
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Thursday |
June 29 |
OFF DAY |
OFF DAY |
OFF DAY |
OFF DAY |
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Friday |
June 30 |
TBD |
TBD |
18/19u Firecracker Pool Play |
18/19u Firecracker RI |
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July |
Date |
Time |
Opponent |
Event |
Site |
Score |
Directions |
Pitchers |
Saturday |
July 1 |
TBD |
TBD |
18/19u Firecracker Pool Play |
18/19u Firecracker RI |
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Sunday |
July 2 |
TBD |
TBD |
18/19u Firecracker Pool Play |
18/19u Firecracker RI |
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Monday |
July 3 |
TBD |
TBD |
18/19u Firecracker Pool Play |
18/19u Firecracker RI |
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Tuesday |
July 4 |
TBD |
TBD |
18/19u Firecracker Championship |
18/19u Firecracker RI |
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Wednesday |
July 5 |
10:00am |
Team Hitting |
Practice |
Facility |
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Thursday |
July 6 |
TBD |
TBD |
Cape Cod National Invitational |
Hyannis, Cape Cod |
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Friday |
July 7 |
TBD |
TBD |
Cape Cod National Invitational |
Hyannis, Cape Cod |
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Saturday |
July 8 |
TBD |
TBD |
Cape Cod National Invitational |
Hyannis, Cape Cod |
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Sunday |
July 9 |
TBD |
TBD |
Cape Cod National Invitational |
Hyannis, Cape Cod |
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Monday |
July 10 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
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Tuesday |
July 11 |
6:00pm |
Practice |
On Field Practice |
Roxbury Latin |
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Wednesday |
July 12 |
TBD |
TBD |
17U/18U Academic World Series Pool Play |
NEBC |
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Wednesday |
July 12 |
TBD |
TBD |
17U/18U Academic World Series Pool Play |
NEBC |
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Thursday |
July 13 |
TBD |
TBD |
17U/18U Academic World Series Pool Play |
NEBC |
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Friday |
July 14 |
TBD |
TBD |
17U/18U Academic World Series Pool Play |
NEBC |
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Friday |
July 14 |
TBD |
TBD |
17U/18U Academic World Series Pool Play |
NEBC |
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Saturday |
July 15 |
TBD |
TBD |
17U/18U Academic World Series Playoffs |
NEBC |
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Sunday |
July 16 |
TBD |
TBD |
17U/18U Academic World Series Championship |
NEBC |
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Monday |
July 17 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
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Tuesday |
July 18 |
6:00pm |
Full Team |
Team Practice |
Roxbury Latin |
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Wednesday |
July 19 |
10:00am |
Team Hitting |
Practice |
Facility |
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Thursday |
July 20 |
Bus Departs 8:00am |
Travel Day: Bus Meets Sheraton Framingham |
17U/18U Northeast World Series |
Aston, PA |
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Friday |
July 21 |
TBD |
TBD |
17U/18U Northeast World Series |
Aston, PA |
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Saturday |
July 22 |
TBD |
TBD |
17U/18U Northeast World Series |
Aston, PA |
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Saturday |
July 22 |
TBD |
TBD |
17U/18U Northeast World Series |
Aston, PA |
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Sunday |
July 23 |
TBD |
TBD |
17U/18U Northeast World Series Playoffs |
Aston, PA |
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Monday |
July 24 |
TBD |
TBD |
17U/18U Northeast World Series Playoffs |
Aston, PA |
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Monday |
July 24 |
TBD |
TBD |
17U/18U Northeast World Series Playoffs |
Aston, PA |
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Tuesday |
July 25 |
TBD |
TBD |
17U/18U Northeast World Series Championships |
Aston, PA |
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Wednesday |
July 26 |
TBD |
TBD |
Northeastern Team Camp |
Northeastern University |
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Thursday |
July 27 |
TBD |
TBD |
Northeastern Team Camp |
Northeastern University |
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Friday |
July 28 |
TBD |
Optitonal Hitting |
Optional Hitting |
Facility |
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Saturday |
July 29 |
TBD |
US9 Prospects |
Round Robin |
Duxbury, MA |
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Sunday |
July 30 |
TBD |
US9 Prospects |
Round Robin |
Duxbury, MA |
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Monday |
July 31 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
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August |
Date |
Time |
Opponent |
Event |
Site |
Score |
Directions |
Pitchers |
Tuesday |
August 1 |
Travel Day 9:45am Flight |
to Ohio |
Tournament of Champions |
Cincinnati, OH |
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TOC 18U Scoreboard |
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Wednesday |
August 2 |
TBD |
TBD |
Pool Play |
Tournament of Champions Cincinnati, OH |
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Bellvue Vet |
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Thursday |
August 3 |
TBD |
TBD |
Pool Play |
Tournament of Champions Cincinnati, OH |
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Batavia HS |
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Friday |
August 4 |
TBD |
TBD |
Pool Play |
Tournament of Champions Cincinnati, OH |
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Highlands HS |
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Saturday |
August 5 |
TBD |
TBD |
Pool Play |
Tournament of Champions Cincinnati, OH |
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Bellevue Vet |
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Sunday |
August 6 |
TBD |
TBD |
Pool Play |
Tournament of Champions Cincinnati, OH |
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West Chester Field 1 |
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Sunday |
August 7 |
Official End of Season |
Official End of Season |
Official End of Season |
Official End of Season |
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