The Reds Community Fund (RCF) is dedicated to improving the lives of youth by leveraging the tradition of the Cincinnati Reds and the game of baseball. Since its inception in 2001, the Community Fund has been dedicated to improving the lives of youth through its baseball-themed outreach efforts. The P&G Cincinnati MLB Youth Academy offers free, year-round baseball and softball training facility for boys and girls ages 4-18 residing primarily in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky urban neighborhoods.
Reds Little Sluggers League
Calling all Young Baseball Enthusiasts!
Join the Reds Little Sluggers League for a season of T-ball and Coach Pitch baseball excitement! This is the perfect opportunity for budding baseball/softball stars to build, develop, and showcase their skills, make new friends, plus have a blast playing ball.
League Details:
- T-ball Division: Ages 4-5 years old
- Coach Pitch Division: Ages 6-7 years old
- Registration Fee: $125 per team, $50 for individual registration
- Registration: Open now through March 31st
- Season: Games begin the first weekend of May and end by July 1
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Mission:
- Increase participation and interest in baseball and softball among underserved youth
- Promote greater inclusion of youth with diverse backgrounds into the mainstream of the game
- Increase number of talented athletes prepared to play in college and professionally
Program Benefits:
- Low-cost player fees
- ACT/SAT Prep, Homework Help and Tutoring sessions
- College Recruitment Videos
- Driveline throwing program
- Free Indoor off-season workouts @ Reds Youth Academy from Oct- Jan
- Free Speed and Agility training sessions
- Clinics with Current & Former Reds Players
- Rapsodo/Blast tools used to measure and track player development for College recruiting
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Contact
Jordan Gates
Director, P&G MLB Cincinnati Reds Youth Academy
(513) 765-7341
[email protected]
2026 E. Seymour Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45237
Main Office: (513) 765-5000
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