Join the growing Cincinnati Reds Nike RBI Program for the 2025-2026 season! RBI aims to boost participation in baseball and softball among underserved youth, promotion involvement in the academy and promoting academic achievement. Our teams will practice and compete at an elite level with opportunities to play in college after graduating from the program.

Tryout Dates & Field Location:

Tryouts will begin at 6pm / Please arrive by 5:30pm to check-in. The Youth Academy is located at 2026 E. Seymour Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45237

• June 23 – 9U Tryouts - Field 3 - Cannot turn 10 prior to May 1, 2026
• June 24 – 10U tryouts – Field 2 - Cannot turn 11 prior to May 1, 2026
• June 25 – 11U tryouts – Field 2 - Cannot turn 12 prior to May 1, 2026
• June 30 – 12U Tryouts – Field 3 - Cannot turn 13 prior to May 1, 2026
• July 7 – 13U Tryouts – Field 3 - Cannot turn 14 prior to May 1, 2026
• July 7– 14U Tryouts – Field 3 - Cannot turn 15 prior to May 1, 2026
• July 21 – High School tryouts (Graduating classes of '27, '28, '29) – Field 3

Please remember to bring your own equipment, including a glove, bat and helmet. All participants must wear gym shoes, rubber molded cleats, or turf shoes. Please bring your own water bottle. And most importantly, bring a great attitude! The tryout process can be long and tedious, so we appreciate everyone's patience in advance.

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:

• Affordable Player Fees
• College Recruitment Video Support
• Indoor Off-Season Workouts at No Additional Cost (October–January at the Reds Youth Academy)
• Speed & Agility Training Sessions Included
• Specialty Clinics Featuring Current and Former Reds Players
• Use of Rapsodo and Blast Technology to track player development and support recruiting
• Participation in the Reds Community Fund Scholars Program (9-12th Grade)

If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to Kevin Coe at kcoe@reds.com.