Nathan Rode

Outdoor enthusiast with an unhealthy obsession for baseball. Born & raised in VA. Seasoned in MI. Educated at Elon. Living in NC. It's pronounced Roadie.

[Carlos Collazo @CarlosACollazo]

Christie Wood is a gem of the baseball community, and I'm gutted for her and Sarah Kate's loss.

Christie’s husband, Kevin, unexpectedly passed away recently.

If you're able to help out in any way, please do:

https://t.co/meDKnlHEAO

[Conor Glassey @conorglassey]

The initial goal was after her first stroke & was only with a bathroom remodel in mind (tub ➡️ walk-in shower). Now that things have changed drastically, there will be medical bills and funeral costs.

Please share or donate, if you’re able.

Thank you. ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

[Conor Glassey @conorglassey]

My mom is the best. She worked at the same elementary school for 35 years & impacted so many families in our community.

In the last month, she’s had several strokes & was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Shes now in hospice & our family could use help. ❤️

https://t.co/7IVAYstLse

[John Manuel @johnmanuelNC]

I’m sorry to hear this about a fellow Tar Heel. In my old gig at BA, talking to Roy was a pleasure, including deciphering fact from fiction (he excelled at subterfuge). Few scouts enjoyed players more. He couldn’t contain himself sometimes, & I loved his passion and storytelling.

[John Manuel @johnmanuelNC]

When I told him why I was calling, he put the phone down, got up to close the door, and when he came back, he couldn’t contain himself. “What a player! He dominated all weekend at the plate, then got on the bump and sat 95!” His excitement couldn’t be contained. He loved players.

[John Manuel @johnmanuelNC]

Quick Roy Clark story. In 2001 I was wrapping up a college baseball weekend of coverage and @GTBaseball coach Danny Hall told me how impressed he was by Kent State’s @JohnnyVanBee & mentioned Clark had been there. I called Roy, I belief in his office at Turner Field, …

[Jim Callis @jimcallisMLB]

Roy’s Celebration of Life:

Friday, Sept 5 - 1pm
HM Patterson Funeral Home Canton Hill
1157 Old Canton Rd
Marietta , Ga. 30069

[Jim Callis @jimcallisMLB]

RIP, Roy. Always enjoyed talking to him, he could tell a story & was up on all the latest draft gossip. Tremendous scout who played a large role in the Braves' extended success.

[Nathan Rode @NathanRode]

Quick one of my own... We were watching Carlos Rodon rip off some nasty sliders for NC State. He turns to me and asks how to spell Rodon.

Me: R-O-D...

Roy: Nope. C-A-R-L-T-O-N

[John Manuel @johnmanuelNC]

Quick Roy Clark story. In 2001 I was wrapping up a college baseball weekend of coverage and @GTBaseball coach Danny Hall told me how impressed he was by Kent State’s @JohnnyVanBee & mentioned Clark had been there. I called Roy, I belief in his office at Turner Field, …

[Nathan Rode @NathanRode]

What a legend. Always a pleasure seeing him at the ballpark and talking baseball. He will be missed.

[Mark Bowman @mlbbowman]

Roy Clark, one of the most successful and respected scouts baseball has ever known, passed away at his Atlanta home last night. He was responsible for drafting and signing Wainwright, McCann, Francoeur, Morton, Heyward, Freeman, Kimbrel and many others. He was a great man.

[Nathan Rode @NathanRode]

@KyleAGlaser @johnmanuelNC Revisiting this thread...

https://t.co/Sk689jN2T4

[Nathan Rode @NathanRode]

Hey Twitterverse, how about the prep version? Gut says 2+ for a HS team is near equivalent. 3+ feels pretty exclusive. I'll start with a couple obvious...

'12 @hwbaseball: Giolito, Fried, Flaherty
'08 American Heritage: Hosmer, Nieto, Marrero (JR), Castellan's (SO)

Whatcha got?

[Nathan Rode @NathanRode]

@MDvo_22 @USABaseball

[Nathan Rode @NathanRode]

@chrisbrockman Did you post this before or after putting the video in the group chat?

[Jim Callis @jimcallisMLB]

Dodgers scout Jonah Rosenthal is making some progress but still has a long ways to go. Please continue your prayers for him and his family, and support them if you can: https://t.co/sem5C7LntN

[Carlos Collazo @CarlosACollazo]

This is horrible to hear. Please help if you can and spread the word.

Jonah is a tremendous scout and human being. Thoughts and prayers for him and his family.

[Lynn Worthy @LWorthySports]

Jordan Walker's cleats recognizing the #STLCards scout, Charles Peterson, who was credited with signing Walker as an amateur out of Georgia. Peterson died due to complications from Covid-19 the fall after Walker was drafted. They include a picture of Walker and Peterson.

[Nathan Rode @NathanRode]

@conorglassey @johnmanuelNC Will Craig was also in that game.

[New York Mets @Mets]

We've signed our 2024 First Round Draft Pick outfielder Carson Benge. https://t.co/OdTFOKyI3x

[Mets Player Development @MetsPlayerDev]

With their 20th round selection, the @Mets pick SS Adam Haight from Cedar Park Christian HS (WA).

[Mets Player Development @MetsPlayerDev]

In the 19th round, the @Mets have selected RHP Frank Elissalt from Nova Southeastern.