Indian River senior baseball player Chase Ruley has sign his commitment to study and play baseball at Salisbury University.
Indian River High School baseball and Unified sports standout Chase Ruley brings a wealth of talent and a team-oriented attitude that will help him compete on the next level.
Ruley, a pitcher and starting shortstop on the perennial playoff diamond squad, recently committed to study and play on the Salisbury University baseball team.
The Sea Gulls are an NCAA Division III powerhouse based in Salisbury, Md. Last season, they compiled a 32-12 record. During the postseason, SU lost to Mary Washington in the single-elimination Coast to Coast Conference tourney before winning four of five games against Massachusetts-Dartmouth and Mitchell to capture the Babson Park regional. Their season ended after a pair of losses to Salve Regina in the Salisbury super-regional.
Ruley joins at SU his Indian River teammate Roman Keith (IRHS Class of 2023), an outfielder who hit his first collegiate home run in a victory over Haverford College during his freshman season.
“Chase Ruley has been a huge part of this Indian River High baseball program for the past four years,” said head coach Steve Longo, who has led the Indians to the DIAA playoffs in each of the last four seasons. “His continuous hard work, dedication, discipline, leadership and humility are just a few of the many reasons why he is going to play at the next level.
“I have known Chase since he was 10 years old,” Longo said. “To watch him grow into a great athlete and, even better, into a fine young man, is a testament to how he was raised and the culture he has helped build here at Indian River. I am so proud of him and couldn’t be more excited to learn about the great things he will accomplish in the future.”
In addition to his baseball exploits, Ruley is one of the leaders for two of the school’s three Unified sports. He recently helped the inaugural IRHS Unified flag football team win the state championship, and he is the starting point guard for the Unified basketball team during the winter.
Here is the story of how Ruley’s hard work and success are taking him to the next level.
Chase Ruley
Hometown: Fenwick Island
What sport are you committing to play? Baseball
School that you are committing to: Salisbury University, a public institution located in Salisbury, Md. The Sea Gulls are members of the NCAA Division III whose baseball team competes in the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference.
Player specifics: Ruley is a 5-foot-10 right-handed throwing and batting infielder and pitcher. Upon graduation, he will have played baseball for four seasons, Unified basketball for three years, soccer for two campaigns and Unified flag football for one year.
Name of sibling who attended/competed at IR: Older sister Emma Ruley (IRHS Class of 2022), who is currently studying and playing field hockey at Millersville University.
Names of parents: mother, Lisa, and father, Douglas Ruley.
Major: Business
Name of the coach who recruited you: SU baseball head coach Troy Brohawn and assistants Chad Wein and Austin Heenan.
Describe your relationship with your college coaches: “I’ve known coach Wein for six years. He’s been a Delmarva Aces travel coach. I’ve always been able to talk with him. And I’ve gotten to know Coach Heenan the last few years — he is a pitching coach for some of my teammates. I met head Coach Brohawn a few months ago, and we have a great relationship.”
Describe the emotions you are feeling about your commitment: “I am extremely excited and happy to be a part of such an amazing school, and to be able to play the game I love there.”
What about this school appeals to you? “Their great business program, a successful baseball program and location, and the relationship I have with the coaches.”
Describe the support you’ve received from IR coaches, Athletic Director Todd Fuhrmann, the administration, etc.: “Head coach Steve Longo and assistant Ethan Long, and Kevin Cordrey have all been massive contributors to my success on the field and in life. The practices, workouts, games, phone calls and meetings have made me who I am today. And, as coaches Longo and Long would state, ‘It’s our job to turn you boys into young men by the time you graduate from Indian River High School.’ In addition, Todd has been fantastic for me, because I had the opportunity to be in his strength class, which taught me new exercises to make me a better athlete. Todd has always helped me through my injuries or aches and pains that I’ve had throughout my high school career. I am more than grateful to have the supporting cast I have had.”
Describe the support you’ve received from your family: “My parents have supported me since Day 1 about helping me fulfill my goal to play college baseball. They’ve cheered me on at every game since I was 4 years old and have provided everything I could ever ask for.”
What is your career goal? “To play baseball for as long as I can, and to give back to my community.”
Final thoughts: “Hopefully, the Eagles can win the Super Bowl this year! Go Birds!”
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