17U Ruffnecks Chase Challenging Competition
The 17U season is the “Senior” year in the Ruffnecks program. The 17U roster is comprised largely of rising seniors. This means the roster is populated primarily by players in the high school graduations class of 2024. The “Senior” roster features an experienced pitching staff led by pitching coach Ace Adams. Ace has mentored many successful pitchers throughout his storied career in Major League Baseball. The Ruffnecks have been fortunate to have his knowledge, humor, and insight for the past four years. The staff is led by Notre Dame commit Oisin Lee along with returning pitching prospects John Hegarty, James Henshon, Matthew DeBenedictis (’25), and others. The 2023 squad also features a strong left side of the infield with Isaac Lamson at 3B and Nolan Colby at SS. Speed and depth in the outfield with the return of Aidan Barclay, Nick Andersen, and Jeremy Auren make this an interesting team to follow.
For most players, the Ruffnecks 17U season leads to a college destination prior to entering the senior year of high school. Some pursue a post-graduate year at prep schools. The college recruiting journey is a process that requires consistent support from an athlete’s coaches. The Ruffnecks provide that support during the off season and throughout the summer.
The “Seniors” roster is traditionally a large one. It is comprised of approximately 13-14 positional players for whom we allocate at-bats. The remainder of the roster features pitchers who focus their summer efforts entirely as pitchers. It is not unusual to have a pitching staff of 11 to 12 arms. All get plenty of work. The coaching staff works and manages the schedule (particularly the pitching schedule) with a professional approach. There are up to four full-time coaches who work with the 17U roster. Among them is a dedicated, professional, pitching coach in Ace Adams. Ace also serves in the role of Pitching Coordinator for the entire program. He is accompanied by a staff that includes former professional scout, John Brickley. The 17U squad is managed by Kevin Casey. “Case” is an experienced head coach at the collegiate level. He has also been the recruiting coordinator at Northeastern University. “Case” runs an energetic, instructive, program at the 17u level. Other staff roam in and out for instructive purposes. The 17U team, more than any other in the Ruffnecks program, is collegiate in its approach and execution. Stamina and focus are in high demand.
Schedule: Pre-Season & 2023 Scout Day
The 17U 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 17U Ruffnecks plan travel to several highly competitive events outside our region again in 2023. The travel season starts with attendance at the Super17 at Diamond Nation in New Jersey June 19-23. The 17’s also plan to return to Nashville in 2023 to compete in the Music City Classic. They will attend the Northeast World Series in Philadelphia and finish the season at the Tournament of Champions in Cincinnati, Ohio August 2-6.
17U Roster "Seniors"
# |
Last Name |
First Name |
Positions |
School |
Grad Class |
Hometown |
11 |
Andersen |
Nick |
OF |
Belmont Hill |
2024 |
Framingham, MA |
1 |
Auren |
Jeremy |
OF, RHP |
Framingham HS |
2024 |
Framingham, MA |
2 |
Barclay |
Aiden |
1B,OF |
St. Sebastian's |
2024 |
Dover, MA |
6 |
Bibbo |
Nolan |
OF, RHP |
Belmont Hill |
2024 |
Wellesley, MA |
15 |
Colby |
Nolan |
INF |
Souhegan HS |
2024 |
Amherst, NH |
34 |
DeBenedictis |
Matt |
OF, RHP |
Phillips Andover |
2025 |
Milton, MA |
12 |
Diaz |
Yedan |
INF |
Doherty HS |
2024 |
Worcester, MA |
44 |
Dushney |
Max |
C, IF |
St. Mark's School |
2024 |
Ashland, MA |
14 |
Hegarty |
John |
RHP, 1B |
St. Mark's School |
2024 |
Needham, MA |
5 |
Hennessey |
Tommy |
INF |
Shepherd Hill |
2025 |
Charlton, MA |
33 |
Henshon |
James |
RHP, INF |
Roxbury Latin |
2024 |
Wellesley, MA |
72 |
Hunt |
Devin |
RHP |
Noble and Greenough |
2024 |
Westwood, MA |
12 |
Kuesch |
Ian |
RHP |
Rivers School |
2023 |
Dover, MA |
17 |
Lamson |
Isaac |
INF |
Phillips Andover |
2024 |
Stow, MA |
9 |
Lane |
Brady |
RHP |
BC High |
2024 |
Hingham, MA |
27 |
Lee |
Oisin |
RHP |
St. Mark's School |
2024 |
Newton, MA |
45 |
MacLean |
Daniel |
RHP |
Winchendon |
2024 |
Dedham, MA |
13 |
Messer |
Lucas |
C, OF |
Framingham HS |
2024 |
Framingham, MA |
29 |
Morrissey |
Eddie |
C, 3B, OF |
Dexter-Southfield |
2024 |
Milton, MA |
10 |
Sullivan |
Daniel |
C, OF |
St. Paul's School |
2024 |
Dover, MA |
|
Coach First |
Coach Last |
Position |
Years |
|
|
|
Kevin |
Casey |
Mgr |
9th Year |
|
|
|
John |
Brickley |
Hitting Coach/Asst |
11th Year |
|
|
|
Ace |
Adams |
Pitching |
4th Year |
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Page Updated August 10, 2023 at 8:03 am
Tournament of Champions – Cincinnati, Ohio – Schedule is posted.
17U 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 |
Morning Pre-Season Canceled |
OFF |
OFF |
NEBC Canceled |
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Friday |
June 16 |
3:00 to 4:00 |
Optional Hitting |
Coach Brickley |
Facility |
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Saturday |
June 17 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
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Sunday |
June 18 |
9:30 to 12:30 |
Practice |
On Field Workout |
Roxbury Latin |
|
Directions to RL |
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Monday |
June 19 |
4:30 |
Show Baseball |
Super17 Pool Play |
Super17 Flemington, NJ DN Field 1 |
W 5-4 |
Super17 at Diamond Nation |
Keusch, Lane, MacLean |
Tuesday |
June 20 |
12:15 |
Warehouse Mariachis |
Super17 Pool Play |
Super17 Flemington, NJ McKnight Field |
W 9-3 |
|
Oisin Lee, DeBenedictis |
Wednesday |
June 21 |
2:15 |
MVP New England |
Super17 Pool Play |
Super17 Flemington, NJ DN Field 1 |
W 3-0 |
|
Fennell, Hegarty, Hunt |
Thursday |
June 22 |
8:00am |
CT Grind |
Super17 Pool Play |
Super17 Flemington, NJ DN Field 1 |
W 5-1 |
|
Bibbo, Henshon, TBD |
Friday |
June 23 |
10:20am |
CT Mets |
17U PG WWBA NE Championships Pool Play |
Haverhill Stadium |
W 7-4 |
17U PG WWBA Link |
MacLean, Auren |
Saturday |
June 24 |
10:20am |
Northeast Clutch Elite 17u |
17U PG WWBA NE Championships Pool Play |
Greater Lawrence Tech |
W 3-2 |
|
Lane, Auren |
Sunday |
June 25 |
8:15pm (Time Change) |
Nor'Easters Runbirds 17u |
17U PG WWBA NE Championships Pool Play |
NEBC Field 2 (Location Change) |
T 5-5 |
|
Oisin Lee, Hunt, DeBenedictis |
Monday |
June 26 |
9:00am |
NE Prospects |
17U PG WWBA NE Championships Playoffs |
Clark University |
W 7-4 |
|
Hegarty, Henshon, Bibbo |
Tuesday |
June 27 |
See Trip Itinerary |
Travel Day |
17U Music City Classic |
Music City Classic Nashville, TN |
|
Music City Classic Link |
|
Wednesday |
June 28 |
11:15 |
TN Naturals SE |
Pool Play |
Lipscomb University Nashville, TN |
W 8-0 |
|
Fennell, Little |
Thursday |
June 29 |
11:15 |
Rawlings Southeast Mavericks |
Pool Play |
Riverdale HS Murfreesboro, TN |
L 5-6 |
|
Lane |
Friday |
June 30 |
9:00 |
Birds Baseball Academy |
Pool Play |
Zion Christian Academy Columbia, TN |
L 3-8 |
|
Hunt, L. Lee |
Friday |
June 30 |
11:15 |
Canes Southeast Scout - National |
Pool Play |
Zion Christian Academy Columbia, TN |
L 4-6 |
|
Krendel |
July |
Date |
Time |
Opponent |
Event |
Site |
Score |
Directions |
Pitchers |
Saturday |
July 1 |
9:00 |
Longshots Navy |
Pool Play |
Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN |
W 8-3 |
|
Henshon, O. Lee |
Sunday |
July 2 |
OFF DAY |
OFF DAY |
OFF DAY |
DEAD PERIOD |
OFF DAY |
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Monday |
July 3 |
OFF DAY |
OFF DAY |
OFF DAY |
DEAD PERIOD |
OFF DAY |
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Tuesday |
July 4 |
OFF DAY |
OFF DAY |
OFF DAY |
DEAD PERIOD |
OFF DAY |
|
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Wednesday |
July 5 |
10:00am |
On Field Practice |
Practice |
Roxbury Latin |
|
Directions to RL |
|
Thursday |
July 6 |
10:00am |
Team Hitting |
Practice |
Facility |
|
|
|
Friday |
July 7 |
8:00am |
Power Baseball 17u Gold |
Boston Open Pool Play |
NEBC Field 3 |
W 9-1 |
Boston Open Link |
Fennell |
Saturday |
July 8 |
10:15 |
Baysox National |
Boston Open Pool Play |
NEBC Field 1 |
W 5-2 |
|
Keusch |
Sunday |
July 9 |
9:30 |
Diamond Jacks 17u Gold |
Boston Open Pool Play |
Marlborough HS |
W 11-6 |
|
Henshon |
Sunday |
July 9 |
3:30 |
Falcons Baseball |
Boston Open Pool Play |
Bentley University |
L 0-3 |
|
Lee, Oisin |
Monday |
July 10 |
4:30 (Delayed) |
Warehouse Mariachis 2024 |
Boston Open Playoffs |
NEBC Field 3 |
L 2-3 |
|
MacLean |
Tuesday |
July 11 |
TBD |
TBD |
Boston Open Championship |
NEBC |
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|
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Wednesday |
July 12 |
7:15pm |
Miami Waves |
17U/18U Academic World Series Pool Play |
NEBC Field 2 |
W 8-0 |
Academic WS Link |
Fennell |
Thursday |
July 13 |
8:00am |
Ocean State Outlaws |
17U/18U Academic World Series Pool Play |
Hopkinton HS |
W 4-2 |
|
Keusch |
Thursday |
July 13 |
12:30 |
Northeast Training |
17U/18U Academic World Series Pool Play |
NEBC 1 |
W 7-6 |
|
Bibbo |
Friday |
July 14 |
5:00 |
Capital Prospects |
17U/18U Academic World Series Pool Play |
Greater Lawrence Tech |
W 5-1 |
|
Henshon |
Friday |
July 14 |
3:15 |
DMV Prospects 2024 |
17U/18U Academic World Series Playoffs |
NEBC Field 1 |
W 2-0 |
|
Lane |
Saturday |
July 15 |
8:00 |
NH Prospects 18U |
17U/18U Academic World Series Semifinals |
NEBC Field 1 |
Canceled |
|
|
Sunday |
July 16 |
TBD |
TBD |
17U/18U Academic World Series Championship |
NEBC |
Canceled |
|
|
Monday |
July 17 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
|
|
|
Tuesday |
July 18 |
10:00am |
Practice |
Team Hitting |
Facility |
|
|
|
Wednesday |
July 19 |
10:00am (Time Change) |
Full Team |
Team Practice |
Roxbury Latin |
|
|
|
Thursday |
July 20 |
Bus Departs NOON |
Travel Day: Bus Meets Sheraton Framingham |
17U/18U Northeast World Series |
Aston, PA |
|
Philadelphia Tourney Link |
|
Friday |
July 21 |
12:30 |
Sportika 17u Red |
17U/18U Northeast World Series Pool Play |
MSI Field 2 Aston, PA |
T 0-0 |
|
Keusch |
Saturday |
July 22 |
10:30 |
Gap2Gap 18u |
17U/18U Northeast World Series Pool Play |
UPenn |
L 0-5 |
|
Henshon |
Saturday |
July 22 |
5:00 |
Scanzano Combat 17u National |
17U/18U Northeast World Series Pool Play |
MSI Field 2 Aston, PA |
Canceled |
|
|
Sunday |
July 23 |
1:00 |
Thunderwolves |
17U/18U Northeast World Series Pool Play |
TJU (Location Change) |
W 9-6 |
|
|
Monday |
July 24 |
8:00am |
Total Skills Futures |
17U/18U Northeast World Series Playoffs |
TJU |
W 11-1 |
|
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Tuesday |
July 25 |
OFF DAY |
OFF DAY |
OFF DAY |
OFF DAY |
|
|
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Wednesday |
July 26 |
OFF DAY |
OFF DAY |
OFF DAY |
OFF DAY |
|
|
|
Thursday |
July 27 |
11:00am |
Pitchers Sides |
Team Practice |
Sprague Field, Wellesley |
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|
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Thursday |
July 27 |
1:00pm |
Team Hitting |
Team Practice |
Facility |
|
|
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Friday |
July 28 |
OFF DAY |
OFF DAY |
OFF DAY |
OFF DAY |
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|
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Saturday |
July 29 |
Postponed |
US9 Prospects 18u |
Round Robin |
Postponed |
Postponed |
|
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Sunday |
July 30 |
10:00am |
US9 Prospects 18u |
9 Inning Game |
Roxbury Latin |
W 10-5 |
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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 |
1:00pm |
Team Hitting |
Batting Practice |
Facility |
|
|
|
Wednesday |
August 2 |
See Trip Itinerary |
Travel Day |
Tournament of Champions |
Cincinnati, OH |
|
TOC Tourney Link |
|
Wednesday |
August 2 |
4:45 |
St. Louis Gamers |
Pool Play |
Tournament of Champions Cincinnati, OH |
L 5-6 |
Y'All Stadium |
|
Thursday |
August 3 |
10:00 |
US Nationals Mid South |
Pool Play |
Tournament of Champions Cincinnati, OH |
T 4-4 |
Meinken Field |
|
Thursday |
August 3 |
2:30 |
Next Level |
Pool Play |
Tournament of Champions Cincinnati, OH |
W 7-5 |
Xavier University |
|
Friday |
August 4 |
8:00am |
Snyder Bucks |
Pool Play |
Tournament of Champions Cincinnati, OH |
W 11-1 |
University of Dayton |
|
Saturday |
August 5 |
12:15 |
St. Louis Gamers |
Diamond Bracket Play |
Tournament of Champions Cincinnati, OH |
W 3-0 |
Y'All Stadium |
|
Saturday |
August 5 |
4:45 |
Louisville Legends National |
Quarter Finals |
Tournament of Champions Cincinnati, OH |
W 7-4 |
Xavier University |
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Sunday |
August 6 |
12:15 |
Louisville Vipers |
Semi Finals |
Tournament of Champions Cincinnati, OH |
W 4-3 |
Miami University |
|
Sunday |
August 6 |
2:30 |
Richmond Braves |
Championship |
Tournament of Champions Cincinnati, OH |
L 3-5 |
Miami University |
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Monday |
August 7 |
Official End of Season |
Official End of Season |
Official End of Season |
Official End of Season |
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