Congrats Matt Blake! Named pitching coach NYYankees! Coaching career started with 'Necks ('08-'14) & w/Coach Fredericks at LS. Brilliant instructor & partner w/Eric Cressey @CresseySP @EricCressey Many ties & contributions to 'Necks! Enthusiastic, smart, caring, passionate.
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- Anyone with a heart can appreciate this moment for Isan Diaz and his family @Raul47Diaz - 70 National League players in history have homered for 1st MLB hit. How many off a Cy Young winner? Thanks to @Starting9 x.com/i/status/11585…
- Congrats to Ruffnecks Alum Will Toffey making MLB debut with the Phillies in Toronto. Will is 3rd 'Neck to make Major Leagues. Unselfish... moved from SS to 3B to be a Ruffneck! Came back to visit after College WS with @VandyBoys Brother John long-time Ruffnecks coach.
- Time to recognize & congratulate a truly unselfish and accomplished Ruffnecks alum. Joe Simourian, U.S. Naval Academy 4 year player. Played through injuries his Sr. year. Now goes on to service, paying it forward. Congrats on a great baseball career, Joe! Thank you!
- Amazing day at Ruffnecks Fall Baseball. The "Rocket" Roger Clemens @rogerclemens drops in to work with 'Necks, demo & talk baseball. 2 hrs sharing insights for pitchers, catchers, hitters. Generous, gracious, and gifted communicator with kids who listen. #20Knowalks
- Recognize the delivery? 59 year old Roger Clemens demonstrates at Ruffnecks 9/25. Talked weight transfer, mechanics "pitch north-south" Then did it. 12-15 pitches 100% K's. Still able to do what he teaches. Same delivery as when he carved MLB hitters. Might still be able to!
- January 11th in New England! 67 degrees and Ruffnecks taking ground balls @NEBComplex Great place to hang out and think of summer! Great to call NEBC home!
00:00 - College Admission fraud reveals sad truth. Time to examine what we're doing with pay-to-play youth sports. We are all part of the problem: Prospect lists; Showcases; Recruiting services; Travel ball itself! Anxieties real, but parent engineering is not the answer #EarnIt
- Congrats to Paul Campbell @PCampbell781, Ruffnecks 2010-2013. Once a SS! Heckuva pitcher. 21st Round pick out of @ClemsonBaseball On Opening Day roster for @Marlins Perseverance. Nice to see! Thanks for being a Ruffneck! Go get 'em!
- 2022 Ruffnecks season ends with ONE swing! Only in baseball! Two outs. Final pitch. Crack of the bat! Noah Jordi hits 3 run HR in bottom of 7th on August 7th to unleash unrestrained joy. A finish to remember.
- Isan Diaz (with 13u in Nashville this July) 1st Ruffnecks alum to Big Leagues! "May your feet always be swift May you have a strong foundation When the winds of changes shift May your heart always be joyful And may your song always be sung May you stay forever young"
- MLB All Star Futures Game-Ruffnecks alum Isan Diaz (Miami Marlins), dad @Raul47Diaz and former 'Necks pitching coach Matt Blake @Blake_Matt reunite in Cleveland. Blakie instrumental in building Ruffnecks foundation. Papa Diaz gives back to 'Necks 13u by coaching. Thanks All!
- “KG” Thank You. Kevin Graber, true teacher, coach, mentor. Constant learner and thinker of baseball. 11 years of contributions to Ruffnecks are appreciated by many. Chicago Cubs get a great Phillips Andover & Ruffnecks coach. Congrats KG! Good Luck!
- Ruffnecks wish alumnus Isan Diaz best of luck in MLB Spring Training. First Ruffnecks named to MLB 40-Man Roster. Solo HR today! Way to go! mlb.com/video/diaz-s-s…














