RBI Austin Blog
Supporting Austin’s Inner-city Youth
RBI Austin Baseball Players Awarded for Successful High School Season
RBI Austin Baseball Players Awarded for Successful High School Season Congratulations to some of our RBI Austin 18U Fall Academy Team players for their successful school season. We couldn't be more proud that these young men are a part of our program. Awards don't define our success, but these guys are great ball players, even better people, and they each worked hard to earn these accolades....
Countercultural Pursuit: Q&A with JJ Garza
Q&A with JJ Garza In the world of youth sports, it seems a little countercultural to chase down your players. If the player wants to be there, then it’s his or her responsibility to get to practice, arrive to games on time, to be prepared and engaged. Right? Meet JJ Garza, one of our veteran RBI Austin coaches, who has pursued his players even when it’s been hard. See how JJ and his family...
Top Five Immediate Needs
This Spring's Top Five Immediate Needs As a donor, your partnership holistically contributes to RBI Austin spanning departments, programs, or projects. You have a unique perspective into our organization that others may not, and we're grateful for the ways in which you support the various facets of RBI Austin. We currently have a number of immediate needs across various departments of our...
Why RBI Austin? Q&A with Curtis Thigpen
Q&A with Curtis Thigpen The city that I love, the game that I love, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Meet Curtis Thigpen and his family. The Thigpens have been faithful donors and champions for RBI Austin over the past 8 years. Hear how Curtis describes what we do and what it means to him. Share with us a little bit about yourself (hometown, college, careers, family). I’m from Forney, Texas...
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:...
Austin’s MLB Reviving Baseball In Inner-Cities 18U Team Wins Bid to RBI World Series in Minneapolis
Baseball is very much alive in Austin, Texas. This past weekend, Austin’s MLB Reviving Baseball in Inner-Cities affiliate — RBI Austin — hosted the MLB RBI Southwest Regional where teams from four organizations — Houston Astros RBI, New Orleans RBI, Texas Rangers RBI, and RBI Austin — competed for the opportunity to advance to the 2018 RBI World Series in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Regional...
SPOTLIGHT: T-Ball Mets
We're wrapping up our Summer 2018 RBI Austin Spotlights with the mighty T-Ball Mets! Jaelynn Hernandez 6 years old TBALL Mets 2nd year with RBI Austin Q: What’s your favorite thing about playing softball? Jaelynn: Trying my best and learning how to hit the ball better. Q: What do you hope to learn this summer? Jaelynn: To use my legs more. And to get better at throwing and...