Join the growing Cincinnati Reds Nike RBI program for the 2024-2025 season. RBI aims to boost participation and interest in baseball and softball among underserved youth, promoting involvement in the academy and encouraging academic achievement. Our teams will practice and compete at an elite level with opportunities to play in college after graduating from the program.

18U Tryouts

July 20 @ 10am (please arrive at 9:30am to check-in)

July 21 @ 10am (please arrive at 9:30am to check-in)

July 31 @ 6pm (please arrive at 5:30pm to check-in)

August 3 @ 9am (please arrive at 8:30am to check-in)

Only required to attend 1 tryout date.

Reds Youth Academy (2026 East Seymour Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45237)

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RBI 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
• 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

Questions? Contact Herb Riley at hriley@reds.com