Winter 2024-25

Updated November 13, 2024 at 1:18 pm

Winter Workouts & Indoor Activity
November & December 2024

During November & December, Ruffnecks players of all ages are welcome to use the Facility on their own.  13u and 14u Team Hitting sessions commence in November and continue through December, January, February, and into March.  Pro Scout Hitting Clinics  and The Rich Gedman Catchers Clinic return to provide additional development opportunities for Ruffnecks.  Open Hitting hours are plentiful at “The Facility.” Tunnel #1 is available for throwing and/or hitting.  Our Winter Workouts in January and February will include Team Hitting sessions for 17u, 16u, and 15u players. Often, Pro Scouts are in attendance, actively working with our older players.  On field workouts begin in February inside the Boston College “Bubble.”

13u and 14u Teams Sessions

The 13u and 14u teams prepare for the 2025 season with Team Hitting sessions and “classroom” work.  Extensive use of The Facility is the focus for November through February.  Team sessions are scheduled on weekends (ONLY) and vary between Saturdays and Sundays, usually in the mornings.  13u and 14u players are encouraged to use The Facility on their own.

13U & 14U Team Hitting Sessions (Announcements)
Team sessions are announced and updated in this space.

  • Sunday, November 17
    • 13u Hitting – 8:30 to 10:00
    • 14u Hitting – 10:15 to 11:30

Winter Workout Schedule (Announcements)

  • None scheduled at this time.  January 2025

Winter Workouts: General Information

Winter Workouts provide Spring Training-like preparation for Ruffnecks players to prepare for the 2025 season.  These workouts are repetition oriented.  The program utilizes the resources of the indoor “Bubble” at Boston College or Harvard University.  If weather permits, we conduct a late winter session at the NEBC in Northborough.  While a considerable portion of the Winter Workout sessions is devoted to positional play and repetitions, there is also focused work for pitcher preparation.

Assignments (To be Posted when available)

The Key to reading assignments follows below (Sample):
  • X = Not attending
  • Search Column labeled Block 1 for Positional Assignment in Block 1
  • Search Column labeled Block 2 for Field Assignment in Block 2
  • 15u-17u Players reference Block 2 Assignment: RED or BLUE
  • 13u-14u Players go to Field 3 – Reference Positional Assignment for Block 2
  • Pitchers – Check the Pitch Columns
Positional Keys:
  • IF = Infielders.  Be prepared to take reps at all 3 positions
  • 1B = First Basemen
  • C = Catchers
  • OF-F3 = Outfielders on Field 3 during Block 1
  • Infielders will take reps from all 3 positions: 3B, SS, 2B
Pitchers:
  • P1 = Block 1
  • P2 = Block 2
  • PFP = Pitchers work into infield/outfield drills in Block 2 as your throwing permits.

Pitcher Preparation & Check Ins

Younger pitchers on the 13u and 14u rosters work into throwing routines by mid to late January.  We encourage young players to refrain from intensive throwing programs during the early winter.  Veteran pitchers among our older rosters, specifically those in the classes of 2026, 2027, and 2028 are expected to build a winter throwing program that commences in late January or early February (depending when their school practices commence in March).

We expect older pitchers to conduct at least TWO Check-Ins with Ace Adams, who is the pitching coordinator for 15u, 16u, 17u.

  • January Check-IN:  Provide a summary of the current workout regimen and throwing program. Create a focused throwing schedule that incorporates flat ground work and side sessions (bullpens).
  • February (Mid to Late) Check-IN:  Pitchers may conduct a supervised throwing session with Ace at The Facility or during a Winter Workout.

Pro Scout Clinics & Supervised Team Sessions

Pro Scout Hitting Clinics  and the Gedman Catching Clinic are set to go. These are optional clinics for Ruffnecks.  They are held at the Ruffnecks Facility.

Pro Scout Hitting Clinics
Sundays, December 15, 22, 29
CLINICS PAGE LINK

Players can register from one or more sessions (See Pro Scout Clinics page).  Pro Scouts also attend the Team Hitting sessions scheduled for January as instrutors and evaluators.

Gedman Catching Clinics
Tuesdays, November 19 thru December 31 (No Christmas Eve)
CLINICS PAGE LINK

We will also hold a 6 week CATCHER’S CLINIC, one day per week, during November and December.  Pro Scout clinics and Gedman Catching Clinic (other than the team hitting sessions) are by registration and are optional.

Expectations at The Facility and Winter Activity

Players are expected to wear ONLY Ruffnecks gear to the Facility and to Winter Workouts.  This means a navy Ruffnecks tee (preferably numbered), Ruffnecks caps and batting helmets, and Ruffnecks sweats, shorts, or GRAY baseball pants.  Long sleeves are recommended when the weather turns chilly, even indoors.  For scheduled Winter Workouts, we ask players to respond to ROLL CALLS sent via email. We build workout groups based on attendance.  Notices for inclement weather or cancellations are communicated on the HOME PAGE of the website and through email.  Families should NOT depart from home during winter weather without checking the website and email first.