Pro Scout Clinics

Updated December 30, 2024 at 7:51 am

Pro Scout Clinics
at “The Facility”

The Pro Scout Clinics are run by Major League scouts and Instructors.  We offer Clinics in November and December 2024.
Pro Scout Clinics are Optional and Require Registration

Pro-Scout Hitting Clinics:
Next Clinic December 29
REGISTRATION LINK HERE

Registration is limited to 12-16 participants per session.  Players are assigned to Session 1 (8:30am to 10:00) or Session 2 (10:30am to Noon). Hitting Groups are built by AGE & Experience.  Specific time slots may be considered if there is room.  The Pro Scout Hitting clinic may include video and video analysis of each player.

  • Several Pro Scouts are instructors.  They teach and evaluate.
  • Sessions are 90 minutes each.
  • Sunday, Dec. 29 – One Session at 9:00
  • 12 to 16 players per session
  • Cost = $90 per session.  Discounts for multiple sessions.

Ruffnecks apparel is required.  Cap and tee.
Gray baseball pants, Ruffnecks sweats, or Ruffnecks shorts.
WOOD BATS ONLY

ASSIGNMENTS (Updated Thursday, Dec. 26):

There are two Sessions each day.  Groups, A & B.
Within each Session Group there are multiple hitting stations (up to 4).  Hitting Group Assignments are made and communicated in advance.  Assignments are subject to change and adjustments.  Details follow:

The Key to reading Pro Scout Hitting assignments follows below (Sample):
  • Time – 9:00 – All Players
  • Hitting Groups – A1, A2, A3, A4 or B1, B2, B3, B4
  • X = Not attending
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your assigned time.
  • Players MUST be in Ruffnecks apparel.  Wood Bats.  Bring your helmet.

Clinic Structure:

Ruffnecks clinics are prioritized for current Ruffnecks.  They are optional.  Clinics provide opportunities to experience intensive, instructional, sessions with Professional scouts, and some college coaches who work hands-on with hitters in small station work.  Drill work is based on professional routines.

Pro Scout Hitting Clinic sessions are blocked for 90 minutes.  Activity is focused on station work and high repetitions.  Players may develop blisters if their hands are not already calloused.  Specific details of the clinic follow:

Rich Gedman Catching Clinics
6 Sessions on Tuesdays:
Next Session: Tuesday, Dec. 31st
ASSIGNMENTS – Updated 12/26

The Rich Gedman Catching clinics are a series of 6 sessions on 6 conscutive Tuesdays.  Catchers may register for one or more sessions.  Each session is limited to 6 catchers for maximum instruction (pairs).  Sessions are a combination of high intensity work and lecture.

  • Sessions is at 1:00 ONLY
  • Catchers in full protective gear.
  • Use of Hack Attack is incorporated into clinic.
  • Throwing is included.

Rich Gedman is considered one of the most knowledgeable, experienced, catching instructors anywhere.  A two-time Major League All Star with the Boston Red Sox, Mr. Gedman is currently on the Boston Red Sox coaching staff as Triple A Hitting and Catching Coach for the Worcester WooSox.

Registration Forms
(Download Form by clicking on image to right – Both Clinics can be downloaded)

Registrations are on a first come, first served basis until full.  Full payment must accompany registration forms to secure a place in the clinic.  Fees are used to cover the cost of instructors and to support funding for the Ruffnecks Hitting Facility.

  • Register by Downloading a copy of the Registration Form (Click on Image)
  • Send Form and Payment directly to:
    • New England Ruffnecks Baseball
      P.O. Box 920079
      Needham, MA 02492

Other clinics may be offered from time to time.  Ruffnecks clinics are offered to current Ruffnecks players before any spots are allocated to Open Registration.