Marlins Nike Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities

Presented by University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute

Every summer, more than 650 Kids compete in the Marlins Nike RBI program for a chance to make it to the Nike RBI Southeast Regional tournament and the Nike RBI World Series.

Program Description

Marlins Nike RBI is an invitational sports-based youth program designed to promote interest in baseball, softball, academic achievement, and social responsibility in underserved areas of South Florida. The program offers free, instructional and competitive summer baseball & fastpitch softball for youth ages 13-18.

The Marlins supply uniforms, umpires and equipment to more than 650 children annually. All participants enjoy a fun and competitive summer league in addition to clinics hosted by Marlins players and alumni. Participants can also take part in our Marlins Nike RBI Winter Development Clinics at the Marlins Youth Academy at Babcock Park, an on-field recognition ceremony during RBI Night, and have access to scholarship opportunities. Through Marlins Nike RBI, participants can apply for the RBI Legacy Scholarship ($2,500) and National RBI for RBI Scholarship Recipients ($20,000).

This past summer season, our junior baseball, senior baseball, and softball division competed in the MLB RBI Southeast Regional Tournament in Jacksonville, FL.

For more information on Marlins Nike RBI, contact Marlins Youth Baseball & Softball at [email protected].

Please note that all individuals “free agents” are not guaranteed placement on a team. A representative will be in touch with you upon registering as a free agent.

Marlins Youth Academy Nike RBI Winter Development Clinics
Free Winter Development Clinic

Season is right around the corner! Join the Marlins Youth Academy at Babcock Park for a series of eight free winter training clinics. These clinics will focus on agility and baserunning, fielding and throwing, hitting, and pitching. These FREE clinics are open to baseball and softball players ages 13-18. Please note that you must register for each clinic individually. Spots are limited and are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. Attend 4 sessions and receive a PRIZE! At the conclusion of all clinics, the Marlins Youth Academy will host tryout sessions for the Marlins Youth Academy Nike RBI summer teams. Please see more about our Marlins Nike RBI program here: marlins.com/rbi . Questions about the RBI program? Please email [email protected].

Location: Babcock Park Field 4 | 651 E 4th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010

Time: 5:45PM Check- In | 6PM-9PM Training

  • Session 1: Friday, January 17, 2025 | Agility
  • Session 2: Friday, January 24, 2025 | Fielding and Throwing
  • Session 3: Friday, January 31, 2025 | Hitting
  • Session 4: Friday, February 7, 2025 | Pitching
  • Session 5: Friday, February 21, 2025 | Outfield
  • Session 6: Friday, February 28, 2025 | Baserunning
  • Session 7: Friday, March 7, 2025 | Catching
  • Session 8: Friday, March 14, 2025 | Overview Clinic and RBI Program info session

MYA RBI Baseball and Softball Tryout Dates: March 21 & 22, March 28 & 29

Spots are limited and are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration is open now and closes on January 5, 2024.

Marlins Nike RBI League Eligibility

Jr. Baseball is for participants League Age 13 - 15-year-old. League Age is determined by a participants physical age on April 30th. If an athlete turns 16 on or after May 1, 2025, they are league age 15 and are deemed eligible to participate. If an athlete turns 16 on April 30th, they would be League Age 16 and are not eligible for the Jr. Baseball division.

Softball is for participants League Age 13 - 18. League Age is determined by a participants physical age on August 31st. If an athlete turns 19 on or after September 1st, 2025, they are league age 18, and are deemed eligible to participate. If an athlete turns 13 on or after September 1st, they would be League Age 12 and not eligible for the softball division.

Sr. Baseball is for participants League Age 13 - 18-year-old. League Age is determined by a participants physical age on April 30th. If an athlete turns 19 on or after May 1st, 2025, they are league age 18 and are deemed eligible to participate. If an athlete turns 19 on April 30th, they would be League Age 19 and not eligible for the senior baseball division.

Marlins RBI All-Stars presented by Nike

Marlins Nike RBI All-Star teams presented by Nike consist of 45 recruited, top-notch, athletes amongst the Marlins Nike RBI Program that are selected and are sent to compete in the prestigious three day Southeast Regional Tournament, held at a to-be-determined location in Florida. These three all-star teams include: a 15-player roster junior baseball division (ages 13-15), a 15-player roster senior baseball division (ages 16-18) and a 15-player roster softball division (ages 13-18). Our all-star teams compete against other MLB Nike RBI Clubs in hopes of winning the Regional Title and advancing to the MLB Nike RBI World Series, held at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Florida. The Miami Marlins Foundation, with the support of Nike, provide uniforms, transportation, boarding and meals for the tournament.

Southeast Regional Tournament Dates:

  • Location: TBD
  • Dates: July 18-21, 2025 (tentative to change)

Nike RBI World Series Dates:

  • Location: Jackie Robinson Training Complex, Vero Beach, FL
  • Dates:
    • Baseball (Ages: 13-18): Aug. 4-10
    • Baseball (Ages: 13-15): Aug. 5-10
    • Softball (Ages: 13-18): Aug. 12-17
Our History

Marlins RBI Southeast Regional Champions

Baseball Juniors
1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2019

Baseball Seniors
1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023

Softball
1998, 1999, 2000, 2022, 2023

Marlins RBI World Series Champions
2015 Seniors Baseball
2014 Juniors Baseball
2004 Seniors Baseball
1999 Softball
1997 Juniors Baseball

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