Coach Sullivan says…“Russ is a going to play a key role in our infield this season. He is a very aggressive ball player and he has the tools to be a very good middle infielder.”

Before Newbury:
A three year varsity Baseball letter winner…a member of the Connecticut AAU Angels…member of Hamden America Legion Post 88 baseball…member of high school Connecticut High School all-star team that played in Puerto Rico. 

Personal:
Enrolled in the Accounting program…son of Richard and Donna DeMatties