2019 Rbi World Series Handbook

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2019 RBI WORLD SERIES HANDBOOK

July 31, 2019

Greetings:

Welcome and congratulations on reaching the 27th Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) World Series, hosted by Major League Baseball (MLB) at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, FL.

The World Series Handbook is provided to assist in your planning and participation for the Series. Make sure that you and your players are well versed with the RBI Fact Sheet on page 20. Please also review the Airport Security Travel Tips on pages 15-16.

We hope you enjoy your trip to Vero Beach. If we can assist you in any way, please call the RBI National Office at 212- 931-7590. You may also email us at: [email protected] .

Sincerely,

Tony Reagins, Executive Vice President, Baseball & Softball Development Office of the Commissioner of Baseball

WELCOME LETTER...... 2 1)TOURNAMENT INFORMATION ...... 5 1.1 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE ______5 1.2 FIELDS ______5 1.3 LODGING ______5 1.4 HEADQUARTERS ______5 1.5 MEALS ______5 1.6 HOTEL AND SITE CONDUCT ______5 1.7 SECURITY______5 1.8 TRANSPORTATION/DEPARTURE ______6 1.9 EVENING ACTIVITIES ______6 1.10 EQUIPMENT______6 1.11 MEDIA ______6 1.12 CLOTHING ______6 1.13 LAUNDRY ______6 1.14 FIRST AID ______7 2) TOURNAMENT PLAY AND TEAM INFORMATION ...... 8 2.1 ROSTERS______8 2.2 DOCUMENTATION______8 2.3 ELIGIBILITY ______8 2.4 SCOREKEEPING/STATISTICS______8 2.5 PATTERN OF PLAY ______8 2.6 PLAYING RULES______8 2.7 GAME RULES OF CONDUCT ______9 2.8 AWARDS ______9 3) WEATHER AND SAFETY INFORMATION ...... 10 3.1 RAIN OR OTHER WEATHER CONDITIONS: ______10 3.2 ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICE FAST FACTS______10 3.3 CONCUSSIONS______11 4) FIELD AND VENUE INFORMATION...... 12 4.1 FIELD VENUE RULES AND REGULATIONS ______12 4.2 INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND GUESTS ______13 5) ADRESSES 5.1 VENUE ADDRESSES ______14 5.2 OTHER HOTELS IN THE AREA ______14 6) TRAVEL INFORMATION ...... 15 6.1 AIRPORT SECURITY TRAVEL TIPS ______15 6.2 ITEMS PROHIBITED FROM AIRCRAFT CABINS: ______16 7) RBI WORKOUT DAY ...... 17 7.1 MLB SCOUT TRYOUT WORKOUT DAY FORMAT ______17 7.2 SOFTBALL SKILLS COMPETITION ______17 8) PUBLIC RELATIONS ...... 18 9) 2019 RBI REGIONAL & WORLD SERIES TOURNAMENTS...... 19 10) PREVIOUS WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS & VENUES...... 19 11) ABOUT REVIVING BASEBALL IN INNER CITIES (RBI) ...... 20 12) SOFTBALL ROSTERS ...... 21 13) Junior BASEBALL ROSTERS ...... 22

14) Senior BASEBALL Rosters ...... 23 15) ON-SITE TOURNAMENT PERSONNEL LIST ...... 24 16) PARTICIPATING TEAMS ...... 25 2019 RBI WORLD SERIES BASEBALL SCHEDULE ...... 26 BASEBALL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ...... 28 2019 RBI WORLD SERIES SOFTBALL SCHEDULE ...... 28 SOFTBALL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ...... 31

1) Tournament Information

1.1 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE 1.6 HOTEL AND SITE CONDUCT Teams will be flying or busing into the Vero Beach area on Sunday, August 4th (baseball teams) or Saturday, a. Coaches must provide a credit card upon check- August 10th (softball teams). Charter bus service to and in for incidentals incurred beyond the room & from the airport (if applicable) to the hotel will be tax covered by MLB. This will apply to all rooms provided for participants and coaches. Please look for in the applicable team’s room block the RBI representative when your flight arrives. Your return home will likely be on Friday, August 9th b. Players are not to leave any designated sites or (baseball teams) or Thursday, August 15th (softball hotels without a Major League Baseball authorized chaperone or coach. teams). Please see pages 14–15 regarding additional air travel security procedures and tips. c. Players with relatives (either residing or visiting) in the Vero Beach area will not be permitted to 1.2 FIELDS visit or leave designated Series sites. All games will be played at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex for both baseball and softball. d. No fraternizing at hotels with non-World Series participants or personnel. 1.3 LODGING While at the Series, teams will stay at the Jackie e. Players must wear their color - coded wristband and RBI credential at all times. Robinson Training Complex and Star Suites in Vero Beach, FL. See page 12 for phone numbers and address. f. All players must be in their rooms by 10:30 pm or immediately upon returning from an event, Any guests or relatives wishing to attend the World whichever is later. Players are to sleep in their Series please see pages 11-12 regarding information for assigned rooms only. non-participants who wish to attend the event. g. Teams are responsible and will be billed for any At NO time should there be any individual(s) inside a damage to hotel rooms, facilities, grounds, and/ or player or coach’s room who is not a part of the RBI to any other Series site. World Series personnel, or is not another rostered player and/ or coach. h. Gambling, the use of tobacco products or alcoholic beverages of any kind will not be 1.4 HEADQUARTERS permitted. Players may not enter any area where alcohol is being served. The Jackie Robinson Training Complex – Championship Hall will serve as the headquarters for the 2019 RBI i. Players may not use swimming pools unless a life th World Series. The address is: 3901 26 St, Vero Beach, FL guard is on duty and they are accompanied by a 32960. The offices are available for all RBI personnel, coach. media and coaches. The phone number is 212-931-7590. Players are not allowed in the MLB Staff office unless j. Weight and fitness rooms are off limits to players requested by a RBI personnel member. and coaches at all times.

1.5 MEALS k. The RBI World Series staff reserves the right to At least three (3) meals per day, with the exception of the disqualify and return all players, coaches and team’s arrival/ departure day, will be provided to only the teams to their home city for failure to adhere to rostered players and coaches. Concession areas will be any of the above. open at or near field locations. 1.7 SECURITY Only those with a RBI World Series credential will have Security will be provided at all games, events and hotels access to the meal room. Any guest(s) attending the by Major League Baseball’s Resident Security Agents. Series are responsible for their own meals. This This program also involves local law enforcement. These includes League Directors. officers understand the concerns surrounding athletes and young people and are knowledgeable of the city.

1.8 TRANSPORTATION/DEPARTURE TO for measuring length of apparel (flats are recommended, AND FROM EVENTS AND GAMES no sneakers allowed).

a) Buses will be used to transport teams to and 1.13 LAUNDRY from the airport and to and from events. Major League Baseball will provide laundry service for b) Departure times to and from hotels and events the uniforms of participating teams. Items that will be will be strictly enforced. Coaches and players laundered include: jersey, uniform pants, one pair of not at buses or vans at the designated socks, one undershirt, and one pair of sliding shorts per departure time will be left behind. player as well as applicable coaches’ game shirts (polo

c) Guests attending the Series are responsible for shirt or jersey) and game pants/ shorts. their own transportation. Players must travel with their team and will not be permitted to Each team will be provided with laundry loops. arrive at the Series prior to the event with Laundry loops will be picked up and dropped off at the family or friends or depart the event early. Drysdale Room in the conference center. If you miss the scheduled pick-up time, you will be responsible for your team’s laundry. 1.9 EVENING ACTIVITIES PICK-UP/ DROP-OFF SCHEDULE Planned evening trips include: a closing banquet for Baseball: baseball and softball at Indian River County August 5 Intergenerational Recreation Center and a Port St. Junior uniform drop-off at 2:00PM – Drysdale Room Lucie Mets game. Major League Baseball will pay Senior uniform drop-off at 9:30PM- Drysdale Room admission for all rostered participants (players and coaches) in the World Series to all events. Once in an August 6 attraction, players or coaches wishing to purchase Junior/ Senior uniform pick-up at 6:00AM – Drysdale anything additional (food or souvenirs) must do so Room with their own funds. At these events, players must Senior uniform drop-off at 2:00PM - Drysdale Room wear their World Series T-shirt in addition to their Junior uniform drop-off at 9:30PM - Drysdale Room wristband and RBI credential. August 7 Due to space restrictions, guests will not be Junior/ Senior uniform pick up at 7:30AM - Drysdale permitted at the banquet. Room Junior/ Senior uniform drop off at 2:00PM - Drysdale Room 1.10 EQUIPMENT August 8 Teams must bring their own uniforms and equipment Junior/ Senior uniform pick up at 6:00AM - Drysdale (bats, catchers’ equipment, batting helmets, etc.) MLB Room will supply game balls, practice balls, and coaches’ Junior/ Senior uniform drop off at 7:00PM - Drysdale helmets (if applicable). Please note, all playing Room equipment will be reviewed to ensure it is in (Laundry service for Championship teams ONLY) compliance with all safety and play guidelines. August 9 1.11 MEDIA Uniform pick up 6:00AM - Drysdale Room Daily recaps of your team’s results will be provided to (Championship teams ONLY) various media outlets.

1.12 CLOTHING Proper attire is expected for the closing banquet for NOTE: ALL BASEBALL COACHES MUST baseball and softball. For the baseball closing banquet, BE IN FULL UNIFORM DURING GAMES. players are expected to wear collared golf shirts and BASE COACHES MUST WEAR HELMETS appropriate khaki shorts/ pants. (No sneakers allowed WHEN ON THE FIELD. for the closing banquet). For the softball dress code, girls should be dressed in dressy casual or business casual attire, and the fingertip rule should be applied

Softball: 1.14 First Aid August 11 There will be trainers at each game site. See page 10 for Uniform drop off at 2:00pm- Drysdale Room additional medical training information. ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE COMPLETED MEDICAL August 12 FORMS ON FILE. Coaches should have hard copies Uniform pick-up at 6:00am - Drysdale Room of each player’s Program Registration and Medical Uniform drop off at 2:00pm- Drysdale Room Consent form on hand at the World Series. August 13 Uniform pick-up at 6:00am - Drysdale Room Uniform drop off at 2:00pm - Drysdale Room

August 14 Uniform drop off at 2:00pm - Drysdale Room (just for the 2 teams in the Championship Game)

August 15 Uniform pick-up 6:30AM - Drysdale Room

2) Tournament Play and Team Information

2.1 ROSTERS 2.5 PATTERN OF PLAY

Only players and coaches on the tournament roster Teams will be placed in a four (4) team pool and will prior to game play of the Regional tournament are play a round robin schedule against the teams in their eligible. Rosters are limited to fifteen (15) players and pool. The top teams from each pool will receive a bye four (4) coaches. All accommodations, entry to events and play the winner of the 2 seed vs. 3 seed inter- and complimentary items are based on this number. bracket playoff in the semi-finals. The 4th place teams in each pool will play a consolation game. The winner of 2.2 DOCUMENTATION the semi-final games will face-off in the championship game on Friday, August 9 (baseball) or Thursday, The following are due prior to the tournament and August 15 (softball). All teams are scheduled to play a teams should carry copies with them at all times: minimum of four games. The two teams that reach the Championship will play at least five or six games, ● Completed Team Roster Form with accompanying weather permitting. proofs of birth* ● Proof of Insurance 2.6 PLAYING RULES ● Completed Player Information Forms with photos ● Hotel Rooming List a) The official playing rules for the RBI World ● RBI Workout Day Event Form Series shall be as follows: For Junior Division ● Code of Conduct Pledge and Senior Division baseball-2019 High School *Only birth certificates, passports, and Alien Baseball Rules published by the National Registration Cards are acceptable. Federation of State High School Associations, unless otherwise modified by the 2019 RBI 2.3 ELIGIBILITY Baseball Regional and World Series Tournament Rules. For softball, the 2019 USA

Softball 18 and Under Fast Pitch Rules, unless a) All participants must have a signed consent from their otherwise modified by the 2019 RBI Softball parents or legal guardian(s) in order to participate in the World Series. Regional and World Series Tournament Rules.

b) Softball: For players league ages 14-18 who have not b) All participants must wear RBI logo patches on their left uniform sleeve or on the front of reached their 19th birthday by January 1, 2019 the uniform jersey (if sleeveless) (patches c) Junior Division: For players league ages 13-15 who should be ironed in place, sewn on, or screen-printed onto the jersey). have not reached their 16th birthday by May 1, 2019.

c) Any team failing to appear for a tournament

game or leaving the field before a game has been d) Senior Division: For players league ages 16-18 who completed risk the penalty of being barred from have not reached their 19th birthday by May 1, 2019. further tournament play. All decisions on this issue will be determined only by MLB e) No player may play on more than one team. personnel.

f) No player may play under an assumed name. d) Only rostered coaches and players are allowed

on the field and in the dugouts. g) An offending team will forfeit any game in which an

ineligible player has been used. e) Note face mask requirement rules (Girls Softball). 2.4 SCOREKEEPING/STATISTICS f) Metal spikes are permitted for both baseball There will be an official scorekeeper and pitch counter and softball. (for baseball) at all games. Cumulative statistics will be available each morning to all coaches and series g) Line-up cards must contain the first initial and personnel. last name of each player.

2.7 GAME RULES OF CONDUCT

All games must be played in the spirit of the rules outlined in the RBI Administrative Handbook. Specifically, the following rules will be strictly enforced:

a) Smoking and/ or the use of tobacco products is prohibited at all games, practices, events, and in the hotel rooms (C5).

b) The use of alcoholic beverages and/ or drugs is prohibited at all games, practices, events and in the hotel room (C7).

c) No swearing, taunting or ethnic slurs will be tolerated (C2, C6, C13).

d) No gang signs, slogans or paraphernalia (WS-14).

e) No jewelry, except medical identification, is to be worn during games (G-27).

2.8 AWARDS

A team trophy will be presented to the team champions in each respective division (John Young Trophy-Junior Baseball, Larry Doby Trophy-Senior Baseball, Dolly Vardens Trophy-softball). Individual awards will be presented to all championship game participants.

3) Weather and Safety Information

3.1 IN THE EVENT OF RAIN OR OTHER WEATHER CONDITIONS:

a) If there is visible lighting or any lighting within a three-mile radius of any field, play will stop until the condition has cleared.

b) At the direction of tournament staff, teams will be directed from the field to the nearest shelter. Cleated shoes or spikes may not be permitted in sheltered locations.

c) In the event of an extended delay, if games have completed five innings (or 4 1/ 2 with the home team ahead), a completed game may be declared to keep the tournament on schedule. Such decision will be in Major League Baseball’s RBI World Series staff’s sole discretion.

d) If less than five innings were completed at the time of the delay, we will attempt to complete the game through (at least) five innings, and possibly delay the start of the following game. Subsequent games may be limited to five innings, and the evening activity schedule altered.

e) In accordance with RBI rules, any game not completed due to weather, darkness, power failure or otherwise, may be a suspended game and play may be resumed from the point of suspension; if inclement weather forces drastic schedule changes, teams may be scheduled to play three (3) games in one day, but such games will be limited to five (5) innings.

f) If the final game(s) of the day is (are) delayed, every attempt will be made to complete the game(s) by midnight.

g) In the event of an extended delay, alternate activities may be scheduled (e.g.: movies)

h) Any and all weather or schedule changes will be up to MLB’s sole discretion.

3.2 ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICE FAST FACTS:

a) Athletic training services will be provided by the host, Jackie Robinson Training Complex.

b) Operating Hours Athletic trainers will arrive approximately one-half hour before competition, unless otherwise requested, and will depart one half hour after completion ends or when the last athlete has been attended to and departed.

c) Operations The athletic training staff will provide prevention, recognition, evaluation, and assessment of athletic injuries for participating players and coaches.

d) Athletic training services will be provided for all athletes, under the guidelines of a certified athletic trainer.

e) Direct assistance will be provided to the athlete when and if it becomes necessary for additional care.

f) Items included and not exclusive are: management taping, on-site recognition of injury, evaluation of injuries, heating pads and ice, stretching, muscle massage, and other matters which may arise at a particular event.

3.3 CONCUSSIONS

League representatives are strongly encouraged to educate themselves on protection of the health and safety of young athletes, including being fully familiar with approved protocol for dealing with actual or potential concussions in young athletes (see, for example, the Center for Disease Control website www.cdc.gov/ concussion/ ). Coaches should be fully familiar and comply with all applicable laws and regulations, both in its home state and in any state in which it plays games, including those relating to concussions in young athletes. See Florida’s Concussion Policy: Applicable law and procedures for Concussions Policy should be followed.

4) Field and Venue Information

4.1 FIELD VENUE RULES AND REGULATIONS

The following Rules and Regulations (“Rules”) shall vii) deface, damage, alter or demolish any sign, light apply to the use and operation of all field venues and all standard or fixture, landscaping material, or of the facilities and premises thereof: other improvement within the fields, or the property of any patrons, customers, business A) Access. Major League Baseball shall have the invitees or employees situated within the fields; right to remove or exclude from or to restrain viii) viii) smoke insidesmoke any inside facility, any infacility, lines for in lines for (or take legal action to do so) any unauthorized admission or entrance into a facility, or in any person from entering or remaining at the indoor or outdoor seating areas; fields/ facilities or any portion thereof, for ix) throw any objects, other than as part of an violation of any law and/ or these Rules, or for event or authorized activity; other reasons that Major League Baseball shall x) obstruct any sidewalks, passages, exits, aisles, deem appropriate. ramps or any other common areas in and around the fields; B) Prohibited Activities. Unless otherwise xi) exceed any posted speed limits on roadways, explicitly agreed to in writing, Patrons shall driveways or parking lots; not engage in any of the following activities xii) photography, videography or audio taping for upon or within the Fields: commercial purposes, unless expressly authorized by Major League Baseball. i) use, or permit to be used, any sidewalks or other portions of the fields for solicitation or C) Prohibited Items. Patrons are not permitted to for the sale or display of any merchandise or for bring the following items: any other business, occupation or undertaking, or for outdoor public meetings, promotions or i) banners or flags, except for banners or flags other entertainment of any kind; that include team names, or as expressly ii) use, or permit to be used, any sound authorized by Major League Baseball; broadcasting or amplifying device which is ii) weapons of any kind; disruptive to another venue or which can be iii) video cameras into any event which is televised. heard outside the fields; If a camera is brought into an event, the owner iii) use, or permit to be used, any flashing, beacon, will be asked to kindly refrain from strobe, chaser or other form of special videotaping. If he/ she continues to do so, the attention-getting lighting, unless otherwise owner will be given the option of returning the specifically permitted by Major League camera to his/ her vehicle or leaving the event Baseball; entirely. iv) park any trailer, truck or other vehicle at the iv) spectators may be prohibited from bringing fields at any time for the purpose of advertising coolers, backpacks and large bags into RBI or promoting business without prior approval World Series sites. Small bags may be of Major League Baseball; subject to inspection. v) engage in any conduct that might tend to v) food or drink (event participants and interfere with or impede the use of any portion spectators may be permitted an exception upon of the fields, by any customer, business invitee, approval of the applicable field’s management). employee or other Patrons of the fields; During the duration of the RBI World Series, vi) create a disturbance; attract attention; or spectators will not be allowed to bring alcohol harass, annoy, disparage, or be detrimental to on the property. the interest of any of the business or activities (including the competitive events) at the fields;

4.1) Field and Venue Information (cont’d)

D) Parking. All motor vehicles shall be parked in If it is determined that Event participants an orderly manner within designated parking (including coaches, league directors, and spaces. Field management shall have the right anyone associating himself/ herself with an to tow away any vehicle, at owner’s expense, applicable participating team), through which is improperly parked in violation of its/ their use, caused any breakage or damage to these rules. any facility at the field, such individuals (or, as applicable, participating team) will be E) Deliveries/Loading/Unloading. All deliveries responsible for the cost to repair such damage. to the field and loading and unloading of goods shall be done only at such locations, in such H) Signs. No signs shall be erected, placed or manner and at such times as may be designated installed by Event participants (including by Fields management. coaches, league directors, and anyone associating himself/ herself with an applicable F) Facilities. The facilities shall not be used for participating team) without Major League any purpose other than that for which they Baseball’s prior written consent. were constructed. If it is reasonably determined in the sole discretion of Major I) Competition Rules. The competition rules of League Baseball that Event participants the RBI World Series or sport’s governing body (including coaches, league directors, and sanctioning the event shall apply to all anyone associating himself/ herself with an competitions held at the field. This includes applicable participating team), through RBI World Series rules of competitor conduct. its/ their use, caused any breakage or damage to Major League Baseball will assist in the strict any facility at the field, such individuals (or, as enforcement of the authority of umpires and applicable, participating team) will be other officials to govern the competition and in responsible for the cost to repair such damage. the enforcement of rules of RBI or sport’s governing body. G) Restrooms. The restrooms, toilets, urinals, wash bowls, locker room and other bathroom J) Acceptance. By entering into the field, all facilities and apparatus shall not be used for patrons and other users of invitees of the field any purpose other than that for which they agree to be bound by and will adhere to these were constructed, and no foreign substances of rules. any kind whatsoever shall be disposed therein.

4.2 INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND GUESTS ATTENDING THE SERIES

A) ALL FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND GUESTS ATTENDING THE RBI WORLD SERIES® ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN MEALS, ADMISSION TO EVENTS, ATTRACTIONS, LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM LOCATIONS IN THE VERO BEACH AREA.

B) There is no admission charge to attend RBI World Series games. There may be parking fees at some venues.

C) PLEASE NOTE: Due to limited seating capacity, family members and guests will not be able to attend the closing banquets. The banquets will only be for players and coaches.

5) Addresses

5.1 Venue Addresses

Jackie Robinson Training Complex 3901 26th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960

BASEBALL

Fields 1, 2, 5 and 6

SOFTBALL

Fields 7, 8, 9, 10

(Players & World Series Staff Only)

Jackie Robinson Training Complex – 3901 26th St. Vero Beach, FL 32960

Star Suites – 2550 Flight Safety Dr. Vero Beach, FL 32960

5.2 OTHER HOTELS IN THE AREA

Vero Beach Inn & Suites – 8797 20th St. Vero Beach, FL 32966 (772) 567-8321 $72.00 rate 15% Disc Code: MLB

Country Inn & Suites – 9330 19th Ln. Vero Beach, FL 32966 (772) 257-0252 Code: MLBFF

Hampton Inn – 9350 19th Ln. Vero Beach, FL 32966 (772) 770-4299 Phone in reservation Code: MLF

Holiday Inn Oceanside- 3384 Ocean Dr. Vero Beach, FL 32963 (772) 231-2300 Save up to 20% Request “In- House” reservations for Jackie Robinson Training Complex

Springhill Suites – 5115 Indian River Blvd. Vero Beach, FL 32967 (772) 978-9292 20% Disc Code: JRTC Parent

Hampton Inn & Suites – 611 20th Pl. Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 774-4010 10% Disc HOSPITAL Cleveland Clinic, 1000 36th St, Vero Beach, Code: NLRA FL 32960

6) Travel Information

6.1 Airport Security Travel Tips

A) Trip Preparation at the ticket counter for non-travelers to accompany travelers needing special assistance. - You will need your paper ticket, e-ticket confirmation, itinerary and/ or boarding pass to get - You are allowed to have one carry-on bag and one through the security checkpoint at the airport. personal item (such as purse or briefcase).

- Bring proper photo identification – government - Be prepared to remove your laptop from its travel issued non-driver’s ID, a valid photo driver's case so that it can be x-rayed separately. license, an active passport or employee identification from a county, state or federal - Policies on liquids: 3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3-ounce agency. Passengers traveling from Canada and bottle or less; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top Dominican Republic must carry a passport. bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. Passengers traveling from Puerto Rico do not need One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid a passport, but will need a government-issued volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size photo ID. is a security measure.

- Do not pack any sharp objects, such as scissors and - Limit metal objects worn on your person or knives, in your checked baggage. A detailed list of clothing. All hand-carried items, including coats, items prohibited in aircraft cabins follows. Items cell phones, keys, change, food, etc. must be allowed in carry-on baggage include nail clippers, screened through the x-ray machine. nail files, tweezers, safety razors (including disposable razors), eyelash curlers, knitting - If the alarm sounds when you walk through the needles, walking canes and umbrellas. metal detector, you will be screened with a hand- held metal detector and may also be subject to a B) Airport Check-In pat-down search.

Allow an ample amount of time before your flight is - Passengers may also be randomly selected to be scheduled to depart: inspected.

- Domestic flights: Check bags at least 60 minutes D) Gate Procedures prior; be at the gate at least 30 minutes prior; aircraft doors close 15 minutes prior. - You and your carry-on baggage may be randomly selected for additional screening at your departure - International flights: Check bags at least 90 gate. minutes prior; be at the gate at least 30 minutes prior; aircraft doors close 15 minutes prior. - You may be required to show your identification along with your ticket and/ or boarding pass as you C) Security Screening board the aircraft. Aircraft doors close 15 minutes prior to departure. Please observe the following federally-mandated rules and procedures at all airport security checkpoints: MLB RBI DOES NOT COVER OR REIMBURSE ANY CHECK IN OR BACKAGE FEES - Be prepared to show your paper ticket, e-ticket confirmation and/ or boarding pass with a E) Baggage Charges by Airline government-issued photo ID as you approach the security checkpoint. - You may be charged up to $70 for checked bags. Major League Baseball will not reimburse teams for - Only ticketed passengers are allowed beyond the checked bag charges security checkpoints. Arrangements can be made

6) Travel Information (cont’d)

6.2 Items prohibited from aircraft cabins:

The following items will not be allowed through the security checkpoint. Please note that this list is not all-inclusive. In addition to items specifically listed here, other items that may be deemed to present a potential threat may also be prohibited.

Passengers should be aware that there are no provisions for returning banned items to them when they are left at the security checkpoint. In addition, those who attempt to bring banned items through the checkpoints are subject to civil penalties of up to $1,100 per violation in addition to criminal penalties.

 Ammunition  Dog repellent  Mace  Replica weapons  Automatic spray  Martial arts  Revolvers weapons  Dynamite devices  Rifles  Axes  Fire  Meat cleavers  Road flares  BASEBALL extinguishers  Metal  SCUBA knives BATS  Flare pistols scissors with  Sabers  BB guns  Golf clubs pointed tips  Screwdrivers  Billy clubs  Gun lighters  Nunchucks  Shot guns  Blackjacks  Gunpowder  Pellet guns  Ski poles  Blasting caps  Hammers  Pen knives  Spear guns  Bows and  Hand  Pepper spray  Starter pistols arrows grenades  Pistols  Straight razors  Box cutters  Hatchets  Plastic  Stun guns/shocking  Brass  Hockey sticks explosives devices knuckles  Hunting  Pool cues  Swords  Bull whips knives  Portable  Tear gas  Cattle prods  Ice axe/Ice power drills  Throwing stars pick   Compressed Portable  Toy transformer air guns  Knives (any power saws robots (toy forms a toy  Corkscrews length)  Razor blades gun)  Cricket bats  Kubatons (not in a  Toy weapons  Crow bars  Large, heavy cartridge)  Disabling tools (such as  Religious chemicals or wrenches, knives gases pliers, etc.)

7) RBI Workout Day / Softball Skills Competition

For baseball, Major League Baseball, Baseball and Softball Development representatives will conduct Workout Day. The workout will consists of identification skill events. The following is a description of Workout Day:

7.1 MLB SCOUT TRYOUT WORKOUT DAY FORMAT

◊ Each team will select 5 players only to participate together, regardless of position ◊ Each player will be evaluated at their primary position (outfielder, infielder or catcher) ◊ All 5 selected players will run the 60 yards dash in pairs by position and age ◊ Outfielders will make two throws to third base and two throws to home plate. ◊ Infielders will make five throws to first base; two groundballs at them; one backhand, one forehand and one slow roller. ◊ First baseman will make three throws to third base. ◊ Catchers will make four throws to second base ◊ Each position player will take 4 swings during batting practice ◊ Due to the ongoing tournament, pitchers will not be evaluated on the workout day

7.2 SOFTBALL SKILLS COMPETITION

◊ Each team will have the opportunity to compete in three different categories. o Running: runners will run from home to first (warm-up), then home to home (official time) o Throwing: infield - from the SS position and outfield from the RF positions. Infield will take four ground balls throwing to 1st base, 1 warm-up throw followed by 3 official throws. Outfield will take four ground balls, 1 warm-up throw to third base, followed by 3 official throws to home. o Homerun Derby: Each hitter will get 10 hits to hit it out of the park. ◊ Each team will select the following: o Running: 2 top runners o Throwing: 1 infielder / 1 Outfielder o Homerun Derby: 2 top homerun hitters ◊ We will work on a team point system to determine the winners for each category. ◊ Winners will be announced during closing banquet.

8) Public Relations

RBI on-site public relations involve notifying the media of issues and/or events related to the RBI World Series. In order to get the information to the media, we will need your assistance.

Should you have any stories regarding a team, individual player, or anything newsworthy occurring at the tournament, please let us know. This story can be about something that occurred leading up to the World Series or anything of interest that may happen during the event.

All public relations efforts will be coordinated through Major League Baseball on-site PR staff during the entire event. We can be reached in person on the fields or in the office, which is located in Championship Hall at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex.

We will be updating local and national media daily with results and standings as well as any newsworthy stories we receive.

Please feel free to contact us with anything you believe might be of interest to the media.

Steve Arocho Major League Baseball – 212-931-7581 Kerline Batista Major League Baseball- 212-931-7899

9) 2019 RBI Regional & World Series Tournaments

To reach the 2019 RBI World Series teams competed in the following Regional Tournaments:

Region Host League Host City World Major League Baseball Vero Beach, FL Southeast Atlanta Braves Atlanta, GA Mid – Atlantic Durham Triple Play Long Ball RBI Durham, NC Southwest RBI Austin Austin, TX Central Play Ball Indiana RBI Indianapolis, IN West Los Angeles Dodgers RBI Los Angeles, CA Northeast Springfield College, Northern NJ Springfield, MA, Northern NJ

10) Previous World Series Champions & Venues

Year Location Host Team Junior Baseball Senior Baseball Softball Champion Champion Champion 1993 St. Louis, MO Cardinals Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA 1994 Anaheim, CA Angels Puerto Rico Puerto Rico 1995 Philadelphia, PA Phillies Atlanta, GA Los Angeles, CA Newark, NJ 1996 Cleveland, OH Indians Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Puerto Rico 1997 Denver, CO Rockies Miami, FL Puerto Rico St. Petersburg, FL 1998 Kissimmee, FL Braves Puerto Rico Atlanta, GA Denver, CO 1999 Kissimmee, FL Braves Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Miami, FL 2000 Kissimmee, FL Braves Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA 2001 Kissimmee, FL Braves Los Angeles, CA Tampa, FL Atlanta, GA 2002 Chicago, IL White Sox Atlanta, GA Los Angeles, CA Atlanta, GA 2003 Houston, TX Astros Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA Atlanta, GA 2004 Detroit, MI Tigers Puerto Rico Miami, FL Atlanta, GA 2005 Pittsburgh, PA Pirates Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA Atlanta, GA 2006 Compton, CA Angels/Dodgers Detroit, MI Los Angeles, CA Atlanta, GA 2007 Compton, CA Dodgers/Angels Detroit, MI Philadelphia, PA Atlanta, GA 2008 Compton, CA Angels/Dodgers Detroit, MI Los Angeles, CA Santo Domingo, DR 2009 Jupiter, FL Marlins Compton, CA Compton, CA Hilo, HI 2010 Jupiter, FL Marlins Santa Domingo, DR Houston, TX Los Angeles, CA 2011 Minneapolis, MN Twins Santa Domingo, DR Venice, CA Los Angeles, CA 2012 Minneapolis, MN Twins Santo Domingo, DR Jersey City, NJ Santo Domingo, DR 2013 Minneapolis, MN Twins Venice, CA Harrisburg, PA Atlanta, GA 2014 Arlington, TX Rangers Miami, FL Jersey City, NJ Santo Domingo, DR 2015 Arlington, TX Rangers Santo Domingo, DR Miami, FL Cleveland, OH 2016 Cincinnati, OH Reds Chicago White Sox Tolleson, AZ Santo Domingo, DR 2017 Cincinnati, OH Reds Philadelphia Phillies Nobu Yamauchi RBI Mathews-Dickey 2018 Minneapolis, MN Twins Rays RBI Tampa Chicago White Sox Astros RBI RBI

11) About Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI)

 Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) is a youth outreach program designed to: 1) Increase participation and interest in baseball and softball 2) Encourage academic participation and achievement 3) Increase number of talented athletes prepared to play in college and minor leagues 4) Promote greater inclusion of minorities into the mainstream of the game 5) Teach the value of teamwork

 RBI programs have been started in more than 200 cities worldwide, and annually provide nearly 150,000 boys and girls from the ages of five (5) to eighteen (18) the opportunity to play baseball and softball.

 MLB and its Clubs have designated more than $30 million worth of resources to the RBI program and all 30 Major League Baseball Clubs support RBI programs, and 24 directly operate or are actively involved in local programs.

 Since the inception of the RBI program in 1989, MLB Clubs have drafted more than 185 RBI participants, including eight players selected overall in 2019.

 The RBI program features educational and life skills components. Local RBI programs have the opportunity to conduct a variety of courses, including: o The RBI for RBI Scholarship program has provided over sixty $20,000 scholarships for college-bound high school seniors that participate in RBI programs

12) SOFTBALL ROSTERS Roberto Clemente RBI of RBI Dominican Republic Angels RBI RBI of Greater Harrisburg Jersey City Gabriel Alcantara Desyree Arizmendi Hailee Beaston-Beaver Alexis Campbell Mora Bautista Nivea Armenta Courtney Coppersmith Jazlyn Collazo Nicole Colon Cailey Collado Sydney Davis Gina Estrada Ruth Cotuy Mackenzie Cook Ryalee Dillard Nayeli Estremera Felicia De Los Santos Ariana Hencke Morgan Fetter Zionna Loftin Beatriz Feliz Pilar Hernandez Mikaela Francois Jordan Mendolla Anyela Gomez Aspen Kyles Emma Keller Angelina Navarro Karla Jimenez Jennifer Martinez Jimiah McDonald Victoria Navarro Maria Lachapel Valarie Orona Jenna Mongold Naya Olacio Cinthia Lorenzo Airilin Ramirez Kara Neidigh Aliyah Rivera Helen Ogando Iyari Ramirez Cori Ritter Melissa Rodriguez Lirianny Perez Adison Valencia Trystan Salvador Jaylene Sierra Alondra Vasquez Makayla Weiser Kayla Vonstein Mariah Villanueva Alyssa Williams Emily Wenner Mya Villanueva Katelyn Renteria Halle Zullinger COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Nelson Estremera Benjamin Mateo (manager) Michael Stepp (manager) Todd Rolph (manager) (manager) Santo Dotel Billi Derleth Taylor Weisman Benjamin Sierra Leidy Paulino Caitlyn Caraballo Destry Mangus Gabriel Villanueva Marcy Velez Cleveland Baseball Astros Foundation RBI Rays RBI Tampa Cincinnati Reds RBI Federation Maya Barnes Alyssa Acosta Lena Albright Kayleigh Burke Bryanna Bell Alexis Duff Whitley Arno Aubree Diaz Tijah Coleman Brianna Duggins Anna Bauer Alexis Dusek Turiya Coleman Kathyria Garcia Soto Bailey Garcia Sara Fessler Tauryn Cummings Zania Hernandez Cali Hoffman Michelle Goll Felicia Drake Emani Johnson Samantha Iannarino Kate Kastelic Mia Garza Kristine Kopp Katie Kramer Kayla Lorenzo Victoria Hunter Haley Magin Kayleigh Michael Naudia Mendez Angel Morales Jan’e Mobley Becca Mitchell Hannah Nodge Dani Moreno Scarlett Montalvo Imani Reed Beyonce O’Neal Yasmine Rivera Ah-Nayia Oglesby Sarah Slate Celine Ortiz Clarissa Tristan Alannah Rohrer Gracie Smith Bryanna Rivas Mariana Vazquez Alexis Smith-Ewing Star Smith Talia Steel T’Mayria Williams Asia Thomas Lauren Taylor Victoria Wright Alyssa Woods Armana Ware Julia Tegeder Kristen Zak COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Vincent Villarreal (manager) Pete Leto (manager) George Morgan (manager) Elisha Ortiz Mekele Brown Kristina Ravenel Johnna Kramer Olivia Wulfhoop Taylor Duplechain Gyzel Ware Dominic Iannarino Marianna Caraballo Cameron Lavergne Monica Jones-Moffett Steve Burger Nydia Rodriguez

13) Junior BASEBALL ROSTERS Puerto Rico RBI Carolina Arizona RBI RBI of Greater Harrisburg Red Sox Foundation RBI Derick Andiarena Frank Anaya James Anderson Samir Aime Nomar Diaz Jacob Beltran Lucas Ballestar Raynel Alvarado Randall Diaz Evan Butler Evan Cary Jose Colon Jouseph Gelpi Alain Camou Alejandro Escudero John Hernandez Omar Melendez Leon Carrancho Joshua Gardner Christopher Lara Edgar Nieves Anselmo Casarez-Cantu Nathaniel Kinsey Angel Luis-Matos Hector Nieves Nathan Enders Zachary Knull Ryan Malone Diego Ortiz Marco Esquer Angel Mercado-Ocasio Raudelin Medrano Sebastian Perez Cole Gillespie Justin Richardson Raymon Melo Elmer Rodriguez Marco Pacheco Christopher Rosa Giovanni Perez Ramon Rodriguez Jose Romero Natangel Santana Jefferson Soto Ignacio Rohena Shane Sutton Ellis Snow Eilan Soto Gonzalez Adrian Roman Jared Swarbrick Dylen Warner Johnathan St. Ange Christopher Rumaldo Damien Tipton Andrew Wenrich Nathan Suncar Peter Vazquez Jesus Valencia Luke Wren Diego Taveras COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Angel Baez (manager) Glenn Coleman (manager) Steve Dalton (manager) Rafael Moscat René Morales Richard Rodriguez Bryan Neal Jose Cordero Harry Santos Deston Cummings John Smith Mick Blume Carlos Peña Daniel Vandervalk Korey Gardner New Orleans Youth Academy Miami Marlins RBI Chicago White Sox Mathews-Dickey BGC Darius Davis Rolando Abilli Colin Alexander Grant Anderson Jeffery Duroncelay III Andy Acosta Kyree Alexander Sean Barnett Tyler Fitch Ismael Acosta Yashion Boswell Chase Beattie Leon Franklin Brian Alfonseca Horacio Cabrales Jr Ryan Bibb Kelby Henderson Caleb Clealand Raymond Cantelo Dylan Carlton Nijal Johnson Derrick Corona Cameron Hill Gabriel Czapla Tyrin Kirklin Keyber Delgado Drew Horne Johannes Lopez Jr. Gavin Lewis Dylan Ingrando Ramon Jimmerson Jacob Markert Rochon Mackie Jr Daniel Liendo Ryan Little Andrew Meyers Shannon Martin Anthony Lopez Sean Moore Justin Norman Keith Pitman Kenny Mercedes Shai Robinson Ayden Robinson-Wayne Jhamal Shelby Lucas Moreno Brandon Rogers Mason Roehr Ryan Stripling Jordan Perez Francisco Trevino Ethan Taylor Edric Williams Connor Steedman Larnce White Charlie Weber Mikey Wisner Luke Wells Aydin Wright Landon Willbrand COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Raeffel Merriweather Robert Fletcher (manager) Carlos Perez (manager) Marcus Rodgers (manager) (manager) Paul Poche Brett Marks Troy Williams Albert Manson Gregory Pulley Jesus Hernandez Jovan Martin James Stagge Monroe Bates Michael Rodriguez Reggie Barker Frank Robinson Jr.

14) Senior Baseball Rosters Paterson Baseball Puerto Rico RBI Carolina Arizona RBI Durham Long Ball Association Darell Charles Andrew Antillon Tylik Allen Roberto Arvelo Pedro Crespo Ricardo Antillon Jaden Bailey Bryan Atencio Abdhel Davila Omar Baldenegro Justin Campbell Jemal Betances Jetziel Diaz Joseph Cammarata Octavis Faison Gregorio Diaz Rodriguez Pedro Duran David Enriquez Clay Faulkner Alberto Feliz Efrain Gonzalez Justin Flebbe Tavin Johnson Saul Sima Floisa Henry Iglesias Victor Flores Amaree Leak Luis Angel Herrera Christian Martinez Jack Nehls Angel Maldonado Melvi Moronta Jeremi Morales Alejandro Nieblas Maleik Powell Steven Moronta Luis Negron Michael Quinones Clarence Robinson III Bryan Padilla Henry Nunez Ramon Ramirez Josephus Shabazz Josue Pujols Jonathan Polanco Guillermo Rivera Aaron Smith Dionision Santana Luis Santana Nathan Rohlicek Hunter Stallings Steven Santana Steve Vallescorbo Mark Torres Jeriah Wilburn Reynaldo Tapia Jose Vazquez Jose Velazquez Kei Yamagishi Justin Tejeda COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Juan Barcelo (manager) Danny Rodriguez (manager) Morris Jones Nelson Montero (manager) Angel Villanueva Sergio Acosta Frankey Jacobs Edwin Ramirez Kelvin Rivas Jerod Aker Larry Yates Hepthe Ramirez Joel Cristobal Armando Tellez Paul Ensslin Jelson Montero Cleveland Baseball RBI Austin Miami Marlins RBI Detroit PAL Federation Marc Barrera-Juarez Armando Ceballo Malik Abdul Connor Blum Josh Cardenas Ozzyel Gabarro Taj Abdur-Rahman John Bufforf Jr. Jacob Castillo William Garcia Omar Boyd Angel Cheaz Andrew Guzman Pedro Gutierrez Emmanuel Clark Kyle Dixon Preston Kohler Jamal Johnson Kelvin Davis III Dylan Eaton Harrison Lee Kendry Noriega Brandon Ford Carter Goins Victor Mendoza Damian Ortega Brian Jones Colin Harris Noah Resendez-Torres Michael Paez Jackson Meyer Aaron Harrison Santiago Rodriguez Angelo Piloto Trenton Newby Anthony Kemer Nicolas Romero Acier Rodriguez Lawrence Price Jordan Mallernee Ryan Schuelke Ulises Rodriguez Jordan Rawls Kevin Morales Tristan Tijerna Luis Ruiz Kyjuan Rice Connor O’Donnell Skylar Valdez Kevin Serrano Dylan Thompson Ryan Rose David Wilson Michael Uz David Thurman Alexander Soto Jr. Gilberto Zamorano Lamar Wilson Jason Williams Daniel Wimsett Jr. COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Mark Price (manager) Andre Payne (manager) Mike Harris (manager) Leroy Suarez (manager) Aidan Martinez Calvin Johnson Vaughn Calloway Cory Douglass Ryan Wilhite Bruce Berman William Lewis Wesley Reyes Michael Galvan Edwin Bonilla Mark Brown Sr. Robert Anderson

15) 2019 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ON-SITE TOURNAMENT PERSONNEL LIST

Major League Baseball, Baseball and Softball Development Office Office Cell David James...... (212) 931-7839 (570) 916-1743 Bennett Shields……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(212) 931-7686 (929) 401-7403 Steve Smiegocki ...... (212) 931-7449 (201) 936-0697 Koely Kempisty……………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………... (212) 931-7455 (646) 750-9857 Sarah Padove ...... (212) 931-7972 (201) 893-9526 Selase Avalime-Intern………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(646) 591 -1320 Roosevelt Barnes Jr.-Intern……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….(513) 252-6147 Cameron Carlin-Intern………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(832) 640-1025 Aris Metcalfe-Intern…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(562) 774-8245 Felipe Zwanzger-Intern…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….(786) 942-7669

Resident Security Agents (RSA’s) RBI World Series Staff Office...... (212) 931-7590 Eric Ewing...... (313) 623-6573 Keith Dudley...... (321) 231-2453 Karen Huels...... (773) 343-2618 Vic Minor ...... (206) 999-3482 Carlos Bermudez...... (914) 673-6808 Chuck Blalock...... (602) 757-9085 Vic Minor……………………………………………………………………………………………………..… (206) 999-3482 Chad Fenwick…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. (417) 353-1273 Marland Fremin………………………………………………………………………………………… ………. (713) 291-8041 Kenyatta Myers…………………………………………………………………………………………………….(313) 804-0024

Jackie Robinson Training Complex Jeff Biddle………………………………………………………………………………………………………....………………………...(772) 257-8557 Adie Ward……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………..(772) 257-8454 x4027 ; (772)321-4207

Public Relations Steve Arocho ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(212)-931–7581 (718) 614-3487 Kerline Batista…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. (212) 931-7899 (347) 998-2049

16) PARTICIPATING TEAMS 2019 RBI World Series – Participating Cities

JUNIOR DIVISION SENIOR DIVISION SOFTBALL

World Region Puerto Rico RBI Carolina Puerto Rico RBI Carolina RBI Dominican Republic Champions

Central Cleveland Baseball Region Chicago White Sox RBI Cincinnati Reds RBI Federation Champions

Mid-Atlantic Durham Triple Play Long RBI of Greater Harrisburg RBI of Greater Harrisburg Champions Ball RBI

Northeast Paterson Baseball Roberto Clemente RBI of Red Sox Foundation RBI Region Association RBI Jersey City Champions

Southeast Region Miami Marlins RBI Miami Marlins RBI Rays RBI Tampa Champions

Southwest New Orleans Youth Region RBI Austin Houston Astros RBI Academy Champions

West Region Arizona RBI Arizona RBI Angels RBI Champions

Central Mathews-Dickey Boys & Region Detroit PAL RBI Cleveland Baseball Federation Girls Club RBI Runner-Ups

2019 RBI WORLD SERIES BASEBALL GAME SCHEDULE BASEBALL JUNIORS BASEBALL SENIORS AMERICAN NATIONAL AMERICAN NATIONAL Southwest – New Orleans Mid-Atlantic – RBI of World – Puerto Rico RBI Mid-Atlantic – Youth Academy Greater Harrisburg Carolina Durham Triple Play Central (I) – Chicago White Northeast – Red Sox Southwest – RBI Austin Long Ball RBI Sox RBI Foundation RBI Central (I) - Cleveland Central (II) – Detroit West – Arizona RBI World – Puerto Rico RBI Baseball Federation PAL RBI Southeast – Miami Marlins Carolina West - Arizona RBI Northeast – Paterson RBI Central (II) – Mathews- RBI Dickey Boys & Girls Club Southeast – Miami RBI Marlins RBI

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 TIME Team Arrivals All Day Coaches Meeting @ Jackie Robinson Room 7:30pm

6:00pm Opening Picnic – Pool Area Jackie Robinson Training Complex

MONDAY, AUGUST 5 Seniors Seniors Juniors Juniors TIME Field 1 Field 2 Field 6 Field 5 8:00am Paterson @ Miami Marlins Arizona @ Cleveland Harrisburg @ Red Sox Arizona @ Miami Marlins PR Carolina @ Mathews- 10:45am Detroit PAL @ Durham RBI Austin @ PR Carolina Chicago White Sox @ NOLA Dickey 4:00pm Cleveland @ RBI Austin PR Carolina @ Arizona Miami Marlins @ Detroit 6:30pm Durham @ Paterson PAL

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 Seniors Seniors Juniors Juniors TIME Field 6 Field 5 Field 1 Field 2 Miami Marlins @ Chicago 8:00am Paterson vs. Detroit PAL** RBI Austin vs. Arizona** Red Sox @ PR Carolina White Sox PR Carolina vs. Mathews -Dickey @ 10:45am Durham vs. Miami Marlins** NOLA @ Arizona Cleveland** Harrisburg PR Carolina vs. Arizona vs. Chicago White 4:00pm Harrisburg** Sox** Red Sox vs. Mathews- 6:30pm NOLA vs. Miami Marlins** Dickey**

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 TIME Jackie Robinson Training Complex 10:00am Senior Workout Day – Field 1 Junior Workout Day – Field 2

1:00PM-3:00PM Round Tables (Jr. Baseball 1-2pm, Sr. Baseball 2-3pm)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8

PLAYOFFS Seniors Seniors Seniors T IME Field 1 Field 2 Field 5 (Consolation Game) 3rd National @ 2nd 3rd American @ 2nd American 4th vs. National 8:00am American National 4th** Juniors Juniors Juniors Field 1 Field 2 Field 5 (Consolation Game) 3rd National @ 2nd 3rd American @ 2nd American 4th vs. National 10:45am American National 4th** Seniors Seniors Juniors Juniors Field 1 Field 6 Field 2 Field 5 st 8:30am winner @ 1st 8:30am winner @ 1st 8:30am winner @ 1st Place 8:30am winner @ 1 Place 4:00pm Place American Place National American National

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9

TIME All Games at Holman Stadium Jackie Robinson Training Complex 8:00am Junior Division Championship Game (Friday 2:00pm Junior winners) Conclusion of Game Presentation of Junior Championship Awards Senior Division Championship Game (Friday 4:00pm Senior winners) 11:30am

Conclusion of Game Presentation of Senior Championship Awards

A LL TIMES LOCAL; Eastern Time, **Coin flip will determine the visiting and home team # Interleague Playoffs –Highest seed will be the home team

RBI WORLD SERIES BASEBALL FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 12:00pm – 10:30pm Team arrivals, registration, check-in @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex – Jackie Robinson Room TBD Lunch based on team arrivals 6:00pm – 7:30pm Welcome Picnic @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex – Pool Area 7:30pm Coaches Meeting @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex – Jackie Robinson Room

MONDAY, AUGUST 5 6:00am – 8:30am Breakfast @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria 8:00am – 9:00pm Pool Play Games (see separate game schedule) 12:00pm – 4:00pm Juniors PCA Training Seminars – Jackie Robinson Room (12pm Mid-Atlantic/West, 1pm Northeast/Southeast, 2pm World/Southwest, 3pm Central/Central 2) 12:30pm – 2:30pm Lunch @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria 4:30pm - TBD Juniors Port St. Lucie Mets Game and Dinner 7:00pm – 9:30pm Dinner @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 6:00am – 8:30am Breakfast @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria 8:00am – 9:00pm Pool Play Games (see separate game schedule) 12:00pm – 4:00pm Seniors PCA Training Seminars – Jackie Robinson Room (12pm Northeast/Southwest, 1pm Central 2/West, 2pm Mid-Atlantic/World, 3pm Southeast/Central) 12:30pm – 2:30pm Lunch @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria 4:30pm - TBD Seniors Port St. Lucie Mets Game and Dinner 7:00pm – 9:30pm Dinner @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 7:00am – 9:00am Breakfast @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria 10:00am – 1:00pm Workout Day @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex (Senior Field 1 / Junior Field 2) 12:30pm – 2:30pm Lunch @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria 1:00pm – 3:00pm Roundtable, Jr. Division @ 1:00pm, Sr. Division @ 3:00pm 7:00pm – 8:30pm Dinner @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 6:00am – 8:30am Breakfast @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria 8:30am Games (See Separate Schedule) – Senior Playoffs 11:15am Games (See Separate Schedule) – Junior Playoffs 12:30pm – 2:30pm Lunch @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria 4:00pm Games (See Separate Schedule) – Junior / Senior Playoffs (Semi-Finals) 7:30PM – 10:00pm Closing Banquet @ IG Center

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 5:30am – 9:00am Breakfast @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria 8:00am Junior Championship Game at Holman Stadium Conclusion of Game Presentation of Junior Championship Game Awards 11:30am Senior Championship Game at Holman Stadium Conclusion of Game Presentation of Senior Championship Game Awards 11:00am – 1:00pm All teams Lunch @ Holman Stadium Afternoon/Evening All teams depart for home

2019 RBI WORLD SERIES SOFTBALL SCHEDULE

Pool A Pool B

Northeast – Roberto Clemente RBI of Jersey City Central (I) – Cincinnati Reds RBI Mid-Atlantic – Harrisburg RBI World- Dominican Republic - Barahona Southeast – Rays RBI Tampa West- Angels RBI Central (II) – Cleveland Baseball Federation RBI Southwest – Houston Astros RBI

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 TIME All Day Team Arrivals 5:30pm Coaches Meeting @ Jackie Robinson Room 6:15pm- Welcome/Introduction – Kim Ng, Sharon Robinson, Natasha Watley 7:00pm 7:00- Welcome BBQ 9:30pm

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 TIME POOL A POOL B 6:00am – 7:30am Breakfast 8:00am Harrisburg @ Tampa – F7 Cleveland @ Roberto Clemente – F8 8:00am DR @ Angels – F9 Astros @ Cincinnati – F10 11:00am Depart to Port St. Lucie 12:00pm – St. Lucie Mets vs Daytona Tortugas Game (depart at 2:00pm) 2:00pm 2:30pm-4:00pm Lunch 6:30pm Roberto Clemente @ Harrisburg – F8 Cincinnati @ DR – F7 6:30pm Tampa @ Cleveland – F10 Angels @ Astros – F9 8:00pm – 9:30pm Dinner

MONDAY, AUGUST 12 TIME 6:30am – 8:30am Breakfast 9:00am Harrisburg vs. Cleveland** - F9 Tampa vs. Roberto Clemente** - F7 9:00am DR vs. Astros** - F8 Angels vs. Cincinnati – F10 Double Elimination Begins – High Seed will ALWAYS be the Home Team 11:15am 8 seed @ 1 seed (1) – F8 5 seed @ 4 seed (2) – F9 11:15am 7 seed @ 2 seed (3) – F7 6 seed @ 3 seed (4) – F10 1:30pm-3:00pm Lunch 3:00pm – 7:00pm PCA Team Trainings 6:30pm-8:30pm Dinner

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 TIME 6:30am – 8:30am Breakfast 9:00am Loser 1 vs. Loser 2 (5) – F9 Loser 3 vs. Loser 4 (6) – F10 9:00am Winner 1 vs. Winner 2 (7) – F7 Winner 4 vs. Winner 3 (8) – F8 11:15pm Winner 5 vs. Loser 8 (9) – F7 Winner 6 vs. Loser 7 (10) – F8 1:00pm-2:30pm Lunch 5:00pm – 6:30pm College recruiting & compliance for RBI coaches & players 6:30pm - 8:30pm Dinner

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 TIME 6:30am – 8:30am Breakfast Winner 7 vs. Winner 8 (12) (winner to 9:00am Winner 9 vs. Winner 10 (11) – F7 championship game) – F8 10:00am Skills Competition – Running, Throwing, Homerun Derby – F10 12:15pm Jennie Finch Empowerment Award Ceremony – F8 12:45-2:15pm Lunch 3:30pm Winner 11 vs. Loser 12*(13) – F8 7:00pm-9:00pm Banquet/Dinner (Jennie Finch RBI Scholarship Winners Announced)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 TIME 6:30am – 8:30am Breakfast 9:00am Championship Game - Winner of 13 @ Winner 11 (14) – F8 Conclusion of Game Team Departures ALL TIMES LOCAL; Eastern Time **Coin flip will determine the visiting and home team

RBI SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 12:00pm - 5:00pm Team arrivals, registration, check-in @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex 5:30pm Managers/Coaches Meeting @Jackie Robinson Room 7:00pm- 9:00m Welcome BBQ

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 6:00am- 7:30am Breakfast @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria 8:00am – Pool Play Games @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex (See Separate Schedule) 11:00am - Depart to Port St. Lucie Mets game 12:00pm – 2:00pm St. Lucie Mets vs. Daytona Tortugas Games (team departures @ 2:00pm) 2:30pm – 4:000pm Lunch @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria 6:30pm - Pool Play Games @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex (See Separate Schedule) 8:00pm – 9:30pm Dinner @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria

MONDAY, AUGUST 12 6:00am- 8:30am Breakfast @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria 9:00am – Pool Play Games @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex (See Separate Schedule) 11:15am – Double Elimination games @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex (See Separate Schedule) 1:00pm – 2:30pm Lunch @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria 3:15pm – 7:00pm Positive Coaching Alliance Team Trainings 6:30pm – 8:30pm Dinner @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria

TUESDAY AUGUST 13 6:30am – 8:30am Breakfast @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria 9:00am – Elimination Games @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex (See Separate Schedule) 1:00pm – 2:30pm Lunch @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria 5:00pm – 6:30pm College Recruiting & Compliance for RBI players/coaches 6:30pm – 8:30pm Dinner @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 6:30am – 8:30am Breakfast @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria 9:00am – Elimination Games @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex (See Separate Schedule) 10:00am - Skills Competition – Running, Throwing, Homerun Derby 12:15pm – 12:30pm Jennie Finch Empowerment Award 12:45pm – 2:15pm Lunch @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria 3:30pm Elimination Games @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex (See Separate Schedule) 7:00pm – 9:00pm Closing Banquet @ IG Center (Jennie Finch RBI Scholarship winners announced)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 6:30am – 8:30am Breakfast @ Jackie Robinson Training Complex Cafeteria Morning checkout/ 9:00am Softball Championship Game 12:00pm All teams depart for home cities