Nathan Rode @NathanRode

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. The Ballpark Joined April 2010

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John Manuel @johnmanuelNC

2 weeks ago

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.

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2 weeks ago

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John Manuel @johnmanuelNC

2 weeks ago

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.

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John Manuel @johnmanuelNC

2 weeks ago

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, …

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Jim Callis @jimcallisMLB

2 weeks ago

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

2 weeks ago

Roy’s Celebration of Life: Friday, Sept 5 - 1pm HM Patterson Funeral Home Canton Hill 1157 Old Canton Rd Marietta , Ga. 30069

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Jim Callis @jimcallisMLB

2 weeks ago

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.

Mark Bowman @mlbbowman

2 weeks ago

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.

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Nathan Rode @NathanRode

2 weeks ago

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

2 weeks ago

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

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Nathan Rode @NathanRode

2 weeks ago

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

Mark Bowman @mlbbowman

2 weeks ago

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

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Jim Callis @jimcallisMLB

9 months ago

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: gofundme.com/f/support-jona…

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Carlos Collazo @CarlosACollazo

9 months ago

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.

Alex Cohen @voiceofcohen2

9 months ago

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.

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Lynn Worthy @LWorthySports

a year ago

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.