RBI Austin Blog
Supporting Austin’s Inner-city Youth
Pursuing even when it’s hard
In November 2016, Jessica and Mariah were matched through RBI Austin’s mentoring program. A year later, they’d built some rapport and moved past the initial, be-on-your-best-behavior stage. Being one of nine siblings with a father who had been incarcerated, Mariah comes from a full house with many inconsistencies. Jessica came to find that while Mariah was quiet and reserved, she carried a...
Relationships Over Programs: Why in the World (Series)?!
After spraining his ankle three days before the RBI Southwest Regional, Oscar Zamorano feared that his spot on the RBI Austin 18U Regional team was in jeopardy. If he wasn’t on the regional roster and RBI Austin advanced, he’d be ineligible for the MLB RBI World Series. Oscar had been loyal to the team all summer long, faithfully showing up to practices and games on time, and always supporting...
2019 Now at Bat Host Committee
BIG NEWS! We have some stellar individuals joining RBI Austin's Now at Bat Host Committee! We are thrilled to announce our 2019 Now at Bat Host Committee! These men and women are champions of RBI Austin’s 1,312 kids and expectant to see our youth lead the transformation of their communities! They believe in our kids, our organization, and our mission, and are playing a vital...
Partner Leagues: Fall Ball Information
Fall Ball Information Did your child love summer ball and wants to continue playing? We encourage you to sign your kid(s) up for a fall baseball/softball team to continue developing their skills and love for the game. Two of our partner leagues host fall baseball/softball leagues on the same youth fields you played on this summer! Below are registration details:...
The Power of Belonging
“I’m so proud of this kid. You have no idea."Coach Rick, 8U Coach Pitch Brewers “Cory was at every game — always with a smile on his face, always giving his best.” Eight-year-old Cory, who is deaf, had never played organized sports. Cory jumped right into the baseball life! “If I’m being honest, I was very hesitant to sign Cory up to play,” shared Jasmine, Cory’s mother. “He had never...
2019 Impact Report
The 2019 Impact Report is out! Because of your support, more inner-city Austin youth are hearing, seeing, and believing that they belong — to a team, to a community, and to a Creator.
2019 Regional Recap
For the Second Year in a Row, RBI Austin’s 18U Baseball Team Wins Bid to MLB RBI World Series in Vero Beach https://vimeo.com/349746477 [WATCH THE FINAL OUT] RBI Austin defeats Houston Astros RBI 8-0, earning a bid to the MLB RBI World Series in Florida This past weekend, Austin’s MLB Reviving Baseball in Inner-Cities affiliate — RBI Austin — hosted the MLB RBI...