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RBI Austin

1033 La Posada Dr, Ste. 210
Austin, TX, 78752
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Phone: (512) 381-7137
Website: www.rbiaustin.org
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RBI Austin is a non-profit youth baseball organization in Austin, TX providing instructional clinics, summer leagues, and year-round mentoring to underserved communities.

 

John Young, a former Major League Baseball player and scout, developed the concept of RBI to provide disadvantaged youth an opportunity to learn and enjoy the game of baseball. Mr. Young decided that the best way to revive baseball in South Central LA would be to introduce a comprehensive youth baseball program for 13- to 16-year-olds. This program would not only encourage participation in baseball and expand the pool of talented prospects, but, more importantly, it would provide young people with a positive, team-oriented activity that would keep them off the streets while challenging them mentally and physically. Major League Baseball endorsed the RBI concept and provided financial support for the program, as did the Los Angeles Dodgers and the City of Los Angeles. While the youth of Los Angeles were initially a little skeptical - only 11 showed up for the first tryout - they gradually began to embrace RBI, and 180 kids participated the first season.

From its inception in 1989 through the 2011 season, RBI has grown from a local program for boys in South Central Los Angeles to an international campaign encompassing more than 200 cities and as many as 200,000 male and female participants a year. In 2010 Jr. RBI was launched, designed to create new playing divisions that provide baseball and softball opportunities for children ages 5-12 that also serve as a feeder to the current RBI 13-18 baseball and softball divisions

RBI Austin exists to engage and develop inner-city Austin youth athletically, academically and spiritually, empowering them to lead the transformation of their communities.

 

 Summer League Registration for the 2014 Jr. RBI Summer League ends May 23rd. Reserve your spot on a team today! Sign Up Here!

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Who does RBI Austin serve?
RBI Austin targets youth and families from Austin’s inner-city communities. Junior RBI is currently for boys and girls ages 4-12. RBI is for boys ages 13-18.

Is RBI Austin a non-profit organization?
Yes. RBI Austin is part of the For the City Network, a registered 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization (tax ID 80-0329998).

Is RBI Austin faith-based?
Yes. RBI Austin’s mission and vision are driven by the gospel of Jesus Christ and we provide opportunities for participants to be developed spiritually through our mentoring and discipleship programs.

How is RBI Austin funded?
RBI Austin is 92% funded by contributions from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations. Our program revenues account for the other 8% of our budget.

Who Started Major League Baseball’s Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) Program?
John Young, a former Major League Baseball player, developed the concept of RBI in 1989 to provide disadvantaged youth an opportunity to learn and enjoy the game of baseball. To read more about how RBI was started click here.

How many RBI programs does Major League Baseball have?
There are approximately 300 Major League Baseball RBI programs established in more than 200 cities worldwide. Since the inception of the program, over 1 million children have participated in MLB RBI programs and annually more than 200,000 boys and girls play in an RBI league.

Who runs other RBI programs?
All RBI programs are run by local organizations including Boys & Girls Clubs, MLB and Minor League Baseball Clubs, faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, independent baseball/softball organizations, and grass roots organizations. RBI Austin is under the umbrella of local non-profit, the For The City Network.

What is RBI Austin’s relationship with Major League Baseball?
RBI Austin is an affiliate of Major League Baseball’s RBI program. While MLB serves as a resource for RBI Austin, it does not provide any funding towards RBI Austin’s operating budget.

 

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RBI Austin would not be possible for inner-city youth without generous donors. 92% of the RBI Austin budget is funded through charitable donations.

  

  To support our mission: you can make a tax-deductible contribution, Donate Here. 92% of our budget is funded by charitable contributions in order to make RBI affordable and accessible for inner-city Austin youth.

 

 

 

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