RBI Baseball

Welcome to RBI Baseball!

When did the RBI Baseball Program start?

The program was founded in 2020. It began with one team and has grown every season since!

Why choose RBI?

RBI Baseball is committed to develop our young kids as people, as students and as athletes. Players will develop lifelong skill sets through a structured forum, both on and off the ball diamond. A foundation based on education, teamwork, goodwill, developing relationships, hard work, and ethics, will be developed and encouraged.

How is the RBI Baseball Program different from little league or recreational baseball?

One of the biggest draws to the RBI Baseball Program is that it allows kids to play with, and against, the best players in their area and beyond. This isn’t to say that recreational baseball doesn’t have good players in it, it’s just to say that most of the select club teams have more of them. There are many good reasons to play with and against the best players. It pushes an athlete to work harder to earn his spot, it inspires kids to want to be better, and it teaches them to deal with adversity and challenges they may not otherwise encounter.

How is the RBI Baseball Program different from local academy teams?

The first and foremost obvious difference is that our program is less expensive. RBI is proud to be a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, and we try to keep player fees lower than other elite travel teams. Our nonprofit status allows for more competitive baseball at a lower cost. It allows us to use our fundraising money for the best competitive tournaments, indoor training, baseball equipment and knowledgeable baseball instructors during off-season workouts.

Winter Training

All teams will participate in Winter Training from January through early April. 8U will have 1 contact per/week and 9U-15U will have 2 contacts per/week, 1 during the week(hitting) and 1 on the weekend(fielding/hitting). While RBI encourages and supports other seasonal sports, we ask that our players try to make as many sessions as they can.

Tournament Play

8U teams will play 6-7 tournaments. 9U- 14U will play between 8-10 tournaments (depending on tournament cost), with 1-3 overnight stay to play tournaments. 15U will play 6-7 tournaments.

Pricing

8U: $850

9U: $1,000

10U: $1,250

11U: $1,250

12U: $1,250

13U: $1,250

14U: $1,250

15U: $1,250

What do your fees include?

Fees include off-season training, equipment, specialized training instructors, 8-10 tournaments (6-7 for 8U), uniforms including 2 game jerseys, 2 pairs of pants, hat, belt, helmet (every other year) and a team bag (every other year).

We pride ourselves on our sponsorship partners and fundraising efforts, which help us to cover field expenses, insurance, and the maintenance/field construction of Afton Fields.

Fundraising

Fundraising is a HUGE component to RBI. It allows us to keep player costs down, provide our players with top notch gear and equipment, and participate in high caliber tournaments. This season, due to feedback we received, we will be reducing some of our fundraising efforts. We do plan to have a Corn Hole Fundraiser in September. This is a fun event we have done in the past to kick off the new season and get families together! We will also continue with our calendar raffle in the spring. Since this is RBI’s only annual fundraiser, participation is mandatory and is considered as an addition to player fees (more detailed information about this upon registration).

TRYOUT QUESTIONS

Who can try out for the RBI Baseball Program?

Players ages 8U through 15U (defined by your age on May 1 st ) are invited to participate in our open tryouts. RBI Baseball is very interested in talented, coachable, hard-working, competitive players with great attitudes and committed families. Age groups that do not have enough players or an approved coach will be allowed to tryout and ranked at a higher age group if they choose.

When do you notify players regarding team placement?

In most cases, prospective players are notified within 24-48 hours after the FINAL tryout session for your age group. Please understand that sometimes this time frame gets extended, but our coaches do their best to notify all prospective players as soon as possible. RBI will email an offer outlining the upcoming season and associated team costs to each player offered a spot. Team commitments require a non-refundable deposit at the time of commitment.

How many players will there be on each team?

Ideally, we would like to have active rosters of 11 players for 8U-12U with a maximum of 12 players, unless the Board approves otherwise. The maximum number of players for 13U-15U is 14 players.

Will the team be competitive?

Yes. We take pride in the composition of our teams. RBI teams will play at a highly competitive level, and we do our best to properly place players according to their age and ability. Some RBI teams may need to be put in lower-level tournaments to start so they can build and develop the confidence and skills before moving up levels.

Is my player guaranteed a spot on the team next season?

No. Each player must register and try out each annual season so they can be placed on the proper team. Both prospective and current players must attend the tryout session in their age group to be considered for the next year’s team rosters.

TEAM DETAILS

Where are team practices held?

RBI practices in Afton, WI at our home baseball fields April – July. Our off-season workouts take place indoors starting in January 2025.

Attendance Policy

RBI players are expected to have regular attendance and attend 100% of games and a minimum of 90% of practices. This is critical for coach instruction, individual skill, and team development. Absences not only affect the individual player, but the whole team.

However, we will not hold it against a player if they are unable to attend a practice due to special circumstances. Please communicate with your team’s head coach in advance if your child needs to miss a practice.

Refund Policy

The RBI organization does not offer refunds on player fees. We do offer the option of player insurance, which you can add when you register your player. Registration Insurance provides users the option to insure their non-refundable season registration, in case of injury, illness, or other covered claims.