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Ruff, who is committed to Saint Anselm College, has been the Hillers’ top pitcher as well as playing “college level” shortstop, according to coach Matt Anderson. Heading into May, Ruff was batting .458 with a .548 on-base percentage. He also led the team with five extra-base hits and seven stolen bases. On the mound, he was 3-0 with a 0.36 ERA over 19 innings, compiling 17 strikeouts against just two walks. “He’s been one of the best players in the league this season,” Anderson stated, adding that Ruff has been “a tremendous leader as a senior captain.”

Move In Style, sponsored by Custom Home Realty’s Laura Wauters, is a weekly Hopkinton Independent feature. Each week during the school year, we will highlight a different Hopkinton High School athlete, selected after consultation with HHS coaches.