7. RBI Workout Day 15 8. RBI Workout Day Event Form 16 9. Public Relations 17 10. 2016 RBI Regional and Word Series tournaments 18 Previous World Series Champions & Venues 18 11. About Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) 19 12. Softball Rosters 20 13. Junior Baseball Rosters 21 14. Senior Baseball Rosters 22 15. Travel Directions 23 16. 2016 RBI™ World Series® On-Site Tournament Personnel List. 24 17. Schedules 26-30

July 26, 2016

Greetings:

Welcome and congratulations on reaching the Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI)™ World Series®, hosted by Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Cincinnati Reds.

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 19. Please also review the Airport Security Travel Tips on pages 13-14.

We hope you enjoy your trip to the Greater Cincinnati area. If we can assist you in any way, please call the RBI National Office at (212) 931-7800. You may also email us at: [email protected] .

Sincerely,

Tony Reagins, Senior Vice President, Youth Programs Major League Baseball

1) Tournament Information

1.1 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE Most teams will be flying into the Greater Cincinnati area on Wednesday, August 3rd (baseball teams) or th Thursday, August 11 (softball teams). Charter bus 1.6 HOTEL AND SITE CONDUCT service to and from the airport (if applicable) will be a. Coaches must provide a credit card for provided to the hotel for participants and coaches. incidentals incurred beyond the room & tax Please look for the RBI representative when your flight covered by MLB. This will apply to all rooms arrives. Your return home will likely be on Monday, in specific teams room block th th August 8 (baseball teams) or Tuesday, August 16 (softball teams). Please see pages 13–14 regarding b. Telephones and in-room pay movies will be additional air travel security procedures and tips. turned off in all rooms.

1.2 FIELDS c. Players are not to leave sites or hotel without a Games will be played in the Greater Cincinnati area at Major League Baseball authorized chaperone. the Cincinnati Reds P&G Urban Youth Academy in

Roselawn(baseball and softball), Mason High School d. Players with relatives in the Greater Cincinnati Stadium and JV Field in Mason, OH(softball), Xavier area (either residing or visiting) will not be permitted to visit or leave designated Series sites. University (baseball), Miami University in Oxford, OH (softball), and the home of the Cincinnati Reds, Great e. No fraternizing at hotels with non-World Series American Ballpark in downtown Cincinnati (baseball). participants.

1.3 LODGING f. Players must wear their color - coded wristband While at the Series, teams will stay at the Kingsgate and/or RBI credential at all times. Marriott Hotel. See page 11 for phone numbers and address. g. 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 page 11 regarding information for non- assigned rooms only. participants who wish to attend the event. h. Teams are responsible and will be billed for any damage to hotel rooms, facilities, and grounds or 1.4 HEADQUARTERS to any other Series site. All teams will be The Kingsgate Marriott will serve as the headquarters required to present a $100 check. for the 2016 RBI World Series. The address is: 151 Goodman Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45219. The offices i. Gambling, the use of tobacco products or are available for all RBI personnel, media and coaches. alcoholic beverages of any kind will not be The phone number is 212- 931-7415. Players are not permitted. Players may not enter any bar or club allowed in the MLB Staff offices. where alcohol is being served.

j. Players may not use swimming pools unless 1.5 MEALS accompanied by an adult. At least three (3) meals per day, with the exception of the team’s arrival/departure day, will be provided to all k. Weight and fitness rooms are off limits to players players and coaches. Concession areas may be open at or at all times. near field locations. l. The RBI World Series staff reserves the right to Guests attending the Series are responsible for their disqualify and return all players, coaches and own meals. teams to their home city for failure to adhere to any of the above.

1.7 SECURITY officers understand the concerns of athletes and young people, and are knowledgeable of the city. Security will be provided at all games, events and hotels by Major League Baseball’s Resident Security Agents. This program also involves local law enforcement. These

1.1) Tournament Information (cont’d)

1.8 TRANSPORTATION/DEPARTURE TO Teams must bring their own uniforms and equipment AND FROM EVENTS AND GAMES (bats, catcher’s equipment, practice balls, etc.) MLB will supply game balls and batting helmets. a) Buses will be used to transport teams to and from the airport and to and from games and 1.11 MEDIA events. Daily recaps of your team’s results will be forwarded to your local papers. b) Departure times to and from hotels, events and games will be strictly enforced. Coaches and players not at buses or vans at the designated 1.12 CLOTHING departure time will be left behind. Any player left behind at an event may be immediately Proper attire is expected for the opening and closing returned home. banquets for baseball and softball. For the baseball

c) Guests attending the Series are responsible for opening banquet players are expected to wear collard their own transportation. Players must travel golf shirts and appropriate khaki shorts. For the with teams and will not be permitted to arrive baseball closing banquet players are expected to wear at the Series prior to the event with family or collard dress or golf shirts with khaki pants (no friends or depart the event early. sneakers allowed for either banquet). For the softball dress code girls should be dressed in their Sunday best 1.9 EVENING ACTIVITIES or business casual and the middle finger rule should be applied for measuring length of apparel (flats are recommended, no sneakers allowed). Planned evening trips include: a welcome dinner, a Major League game, and a closing luncheon (for 1.13 LAUNDRY softball). Major League Baseball will pay admission for

all participants (players and coaches) in the World RBI will provide laundry service for the uniforms of Series to all events. Once in an attraction, players or participating teams. Items that will be laundered coaches wishing to purchase anything additional (food include: Jersey or polo shirt (coaches), Baseball pants, or souvenirs) must do so with their own funds. At Pair of socks, One undershirt, One pair of sliding shorts these events, players must wear either their World

Series t-shirt or cap in addition to their wristband Each team will be provided with two laundry bags that and/or ID cards. will have their league name/city marked on it. Laundry

bags will be picked up and dropped off at Longhorn A, Due to space restrictions, guests will not be located on the convention center side on the lower permitted at the welcome banquet, but may level. If you miss the scheduled pick-up time you will purchase tickets in advance for closing banquets. All be responsible for your team’s laundry. tickets must be purchased at the Urban Youth

Academy during pool play games. NO ONE PICK-UP/ DROP-OFF SCHEDULE SHOULD COME TO THE STAFF OFFICE TO

PURCHASE TICKETS. Boys:

1.10 EQUIPMENT August 5 Uniform drop off at 3:00PM in Mt. Washington Uniform drop off at 10:30PM in Mt. Washington Uniform pick up at 6:00AM in Mt. Washington 4

August 6 Saturday, August 14th Uniform drop off at 3:00PM in Mt. Washington Uniform drop off at 2:00pm in Mt. Washington Uniform drop off at 10:30PM in Mt. Washington Uniform pick-up at 10:00pm in Mt. Washington Uniform pick up at 6AM in Mt. Washington Sunday, August 15th August 7 Uniform drop off at 2:00pm in Mt. Washington Uniform drop off at 6:00PM in Mt. Washington Uniform pick-up at 10:00pm in Mt. Washington Uniform pick up at 6:00AM in Mt. Washington (just for the 2 teams in the Championship Game) (Only for Teams in Championship) 1.14 First Aid Girls: There will be trainers at each game site. See page 7 for Wednesday, August 12th additional medical training information. ALL Uniform drop off at 8:30pm in Mt. Washington PLAYERS MUST HAVE COMPLETED MEDICAL Uniform pick-up at 6:00am on Aug 13th in Mt. FORMS ON FILE. Washington

Thursday, August 13th Uniform drop off at 2:00pm in Mt. Washington Uniform pick-up at 10:00pm in Mt. Washington 2) Tournament Play and Team Information b) Softball: For players ages 15-18 who have not reached 2.1 ROSTERS their 19th birthday by January 1, 2016

Rosters are limited to fifteen (15) players and four (4) c) Junior Division: For players ages 13-15 who have not coaches. All accommodations, entry to events and reached their 16th birthday by May 1, 2016. complimentary items are based on this number. Bat or ball boys or girls are not permitted. d) Senior Division: For players ages 16-18 who have not reached their 19th birthday by May 1, 2016. 2.2 DOCUMENTATION e) No player may play on more than one team. The following are due prior to the tournament and teams should carry copies with them at all times: f) No player may play under an assumed name. ● Completed Team Roster Form with accompanying proofs of birth* g) An offending team will forfeit any game in which an ● Proof of Insurance ineligible player has been used. ● Completed Player Information Forms with photos ● Hotel Rooming List 2.4 SCOREKEEPING/STATISTICS ● RBI Workout Day Event Form ● Code of Conduct Pledge There will be an official scorekeeper at all games. ● Coaches Background Check Authorizations Cumulative statistics will be available each evening to *Only birth certificates, passports, and Alien all coaches and series personnel. Registration Cards are acceptable. 2.5 PATTERN OF PLAY 2.3 ELIGIBILITY Teams will be placed in a four (4) team bracket and will a) All participants must have signed consent from their play a round robin schedule against the teams in their parents or legal guardian(s) in order to participate in bracket. There will then be an inter-bracket playoff. the World Series. The top playoff winners from the two brackets will meet in the championship game on Monday, August 8 (baseball) or Tuesday, August 16 (softball). All teams

are scheduled to play a minimum of four games. The the visiting team is ahead and after 4 ½ innings two teams that reach the Championship will play at if the home team is ahead. Any game not least five or six games, weather permitting. completed due to weather, darkness, or power failure or otherwise, shall be a suspended game 2.6 PLAYING RULES and play resumed from the point of suspension.

a) A combination of the 2016 High School Baseball c) At any level of tournament play, if inclement Rules published by the National Federation of weather forces drastic schedule changes, teams State High School Associations, the 2016 Official may be scheduled to play three (3) games in one Playing Rules of Major League Baseball and the day, but such games will be limited to five (5) 2016 ASA Girls 18 and Under Fast Pitch Rules innings.

Age Daily Max Required Rest (Pitches) d) No inning may start after two hours and fifteen 0 1 2 3 4 minutes have elapsed from the start of the game

Days Day Days Days Days (NOTE: In the event of a tie after seven (7) 21- 36- 51- 13-14 95 1-20 66+ innings in the preliminary round, games will 35 50 65 continue until one team is ahead or the time 31- 46- 61- 15-16 95 1-30 76+ 45 60 75 limit is reached. This means that preliminary 31- 46- 61- games could end in a tie.) 17-18 105 1-30 76+ 45 60 75 e) Baseball: a ten (10) run mercy rule will be in 31- 46- 61- effect after five (5) innings, fifteen (15) runs after 19-22 120 1-30 76+ 45 60 75 three (3) innings. Softball: an eight (8) run shall serve as the official playing rules for the mercy rule shall be in effect after five (5) RBI World Series. innings, fifteen (15) runs after three (3) innings.

b) All games are seven (7) innings. However, a f) Unless indicated, the home team will be game is legally complete after five (5) innings if determined by the toss of a coin. 4. Players who have participated in the game in g) All participants must wear RBI logo patches any other capacity are ineligible to serves as on their left uniform sleeve or on the front of courtesy runners. the uniform jersey (if sleeveless) (patches 5. A player may not run as a courtesy runner for should be ironed in place and then sewn on). the pitcher or the catcher and then be used as a substitute for another player in that half inning. If an injury, illness, or ejection occurs and no h) PITCHING RULES BASEBALL ONLY: other runners are available, the courtesy runner may be used as a substitute. 6. The umpire-in-chief shall record courtesy runner participation and also announce it to the i) Courtesy Runner scorer. Only players who have not participated in the game, 7. A player who violates the courtesy-runner rule outside of being a courtesy runner, are eligible to be is considered to be an illegal substitute. a courtesy runner. a. Should an injury, illness, or ejection occur to the courtesy runner, another 1. At any time, the team at bat may use courtesy courtesy runner for the pitcher or runners for the pitcher and/or the catcher. In the catcher may run. event that the offensive team bats around, the pitcher and/or catcher who had a courtesy runner inserted on their behalf may bat in their normal position in the batting order. j) Use of the EH (Extra Hitter) is not permitted 2. The same individual runner may not be used for during tournament play. both positions (pitcher and catcher) during the game. k) No protests shall ever be permitted on 3. Neither the pitcher nor the catcher will be required to leave the game under such judgment decisions by an umpire. circumstances.

l) No forfeit will be granted due to a team’s late arrival. p) Tie-breaking procedures: head-to-head (two teams, unless one team has beaten all others m) Any team failing to appear for a tournament they are tied with), followed by runs allowed game or leaving the field before a game has been (divided by defensive innings to determine completed risk the penalty of being barred from average per 7 innings), followed by coin toss. further tournament play. All decisions on this issue will be determined only by MLB q) Note face mask requirement rules (Girls personnel. Softball).

n) Only coaches and players are allowed on the r) Metal spikes are permitted in softball field.

o) Any player or coach who is ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct is suspended for his/her team's next game.

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) Teams must always be accompanied by at least three (3) adult coaches.

b) Smoking and/or the use of tobacco products is prohibited at all games and practices (C5).

c) The use of alcoholic beverages and/or drugs is prohibited at all games, practices, and off-site (C7).

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

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

f) 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 in 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.

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)

3.2 ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICE FAST FACTS

a) Athletic training services will be provided by the host club, Cincinnati Reds.

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: 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.

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, in facility, 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 fields, indoor or outdoor seating areas; or any portion thereof, for violation of any law ix) throw any objects, other than as part of an and/or these Rules, or for other reasons that event or authorized activity; Major League Baseball shall deem appropriate. x) obstruct any sidewalks, passages, exits, aisles, ramps or any other common areas in and B) Prohibited Activities. Unless otherwise around the fields; explicitly agreed to in writing, Patrons shall xi) exceed any posted speed limits on roadways, not engage in any of the following activities driveways or parking lots; upon or within the Fields: xii) photography, videography or audio taping for commercial purposes, unless expressly i) use, or permit to be used, any sidewalks or authorized by Major League Baseball. other portions of the fields for solicitation or for the sale or display of any merchandise or for C) Prohibited Items. Patrons are not permitted to any other business, occupation or undertaking, bring the following items: or for outdoor public meetings, promotions or other entertainment of any kind; i) banners or flags, except for banners or flags ii) use, or permit to be used, any sound that include team names, or as expressly broadcasting or amplifying device which is authorized by Major League Baseball; disruptive to another venue or which can be ii) weapons of any kind; heard outside the fields; iii) video cameras into any event which is televised. iii) use, or permit to be used, any flashing, beacon, If a camera is brought into an event, the owner strobe, chaser or other form of special will be asked to kindly refrain from attention-getting lighting, unless otherwise videotaping. If they continue to do so, the specifically permitted by Major League owner will be given the option of returning the Baseball; camera to their vehicle or having Major League iv) park any trailer, truck or other vehicle at the Baseball hold onto it for them at the RBI World fields at any time for the purpose of advertising Series office. or promoting business without prior approval iv) spectators may be prohibited from bringing of Major League Baseball; coolers, backpacks and large bags into RBI v) engage in any conduct that might tend to World Series sites. Small bags may be interfere with or impede the use of any portion subject to inspection. of the fields, by any customer, business invitee, v) food or drink (event participants and employee or other Patrons of the fields; spectators may be permitted an exception upon vi) create a disturbance; attract attention; or approval of the fields management). harass, annoy, disparage, or be detrimental to 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 were constructed, and no foreign substances of an orderly manner within designated parking any kind whatsoever shall be disposed therein. spaces. Field management shall have the right If it is determined that Event participants, to tow away any vehicle, at owner’s expense, through its use, caused any breakage, stoppage which is improperly parked in violation of or damage to any restroom facility at the field, these rules. Event participants will be responsible for the cost to repair such damage. E) Deliveries/Loading/Unloading. All deliveries to the field and loading and unloading of goods H) Signs. No signs shall be erected, placed or shall be done only at such locations, in such installed by Event participants without Major manner and at such times as may be designated League Baseball’s prior written consent. by Fields management. I) Competition Rules. The competition rules of F) Facilities. The entire facilities contained the RBI World Series or sport’s governing body within the field shall not be used for any sanctioning the event shall apply to all purpose other than that for which they were competitions held at the field. This includes constructed. If it is reasonably determined in RBI World Series rules of competitor conduct. the opinion of Major League Baseball that Major League Baseball will assist in the strict Event participants, through its use, caused any enforcement of the authority of umpires and breakage or damage to any facility at the field, other officials to govern the competition and in Event participants will be responsible for the the enforcement of rules of RBI or sport’s cost to repair such damage. governing body.

G) Restrooms. The restrooms, toilets, urinals, J) Acceptance. By entering into the field, all wash bowls, locker room and other bathroom patrons and other users of invitees of the field facilities and apparatus shall not be used for agree to be bound by and will adhere to these any purpose other than that for which they rules.

K) P&G Cincinnati MLB Urban Youth Academy: is the sixth facility to join Major League Baseball's Urban Youth Academy movement. The Reds Community Fund began providing a fall and winter Academy curriculum in 2009 and featured attendance of more than 5,600 in 2013-2014. Major League Baseball's Urban Youth Academy program aims to set the standard for baseball and softball instruction, teach and educate in Urban America, and enhance the quality of life in the surrounding communities.

L) William Mason High School Stadium: is a softball park located at William Mason High School in Mason, OH and the home of the Mason High School Comets 2016 Regional Champions softball team.

M) J. Page Hayden Field at Xavier University: Hayden Field is the home of Xavier University Baseball. Located on Victory Parkway next to the O'Connor Sports Center, Hayden Field, named after J. Page Hayden (1898- 1979), is the home of the Xavier Musketeers baseball team. The Musketeers have played at the same on-campus site since the 1920's, when then St. Xavier University purchased the Avondale Athletic Club in Evanston. Present day Hayden Field was dedicated in 1982 when money donated in Hayden's name was used to fund the renovation of XU's baseball field. N) Miami Oxford Softball Complex: Located between Yager Stadium and Millett Hall, the Miami Softball Stadium ranks as one of the finest softball facilities in the nation and is the home of the Miami RedHawks softball team.

O) Great American Ballpark: Located on the winding banks of the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, Great American Ball Park serves as the home of the Cincinnati Reds, baseball's first professional franchise. The ballpark officially opened for the 2003 season, making 2016 its 14th big-league season. 10

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 AND ATTRACTIONS, LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM LOCATIONS IN THE GREATER CINCINNATI 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 welcome banquets. The welcome banquets will only be for players and coaches.

D) Parents and guests may attend the closing banquet. Tickets are $30 and must be purchased at the Urban Youth Academy during pool play games by August 6th for the boys and August 14th for the girls.

E) A limited number of tickets are available and will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets will not be available at the door. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS!

5) Addresses

5.1 HOTEL ADDRESSES (Players & World Series Staff Only)

Kingsgate Marriott Conference Center at the University of Cincinnati 151 Goodman Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45219 (513) 487-3800

5.2 FRIENDS & FAMILIES HOTEL

Clarion Hotel - Cincinnati North Crowne Plaza Cincinnati Blue Ash 3855 Hauck Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241 5901 Pfeiffer Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 (518) 563-8330 (513) 793-4500

Springhill Suites Cincinnati Midtown Courtyard Covington 610 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 500 West 3rd Street, Covington Kentucky, 41011 513-381-8300 1-859-491-4000

Marriott Rivercenter Marriott North 10 West RiverCenter Blvd, Covington, Kentucky, 41011 6189 Muhlhauser Road, West Chester Ohio, 45069 1-859-261-2900 1-513-874-7335

Marriott Northeast 9664 S. Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, Ohio 45040 1-513-459-9800

(5.2) Venue Addresses

BASEBALL SOFTBALL

P&G Cincinnati MLB Urban Youth Academy P&G Cincinnati Urban Youth Academy 2026 E. Seymour Avenue 2026 E. Seymour Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45237 Cincinnati, OH 45237 (Pool Play/Championship Location) (Pool Play Location)

Xavier University – J. Page Hayden Field Miami University (Oxford) Softball Complex (Across from Gallagher Student Center) (To the rear of Millett Hall Arena) 3800 Victory Parkway 500 E. Sycamore Street Cincinnati, OH 45207 Oxford, OH 45056 (Pool Play Location) (Championship Location)

Great American Ballpark William Mason High School Stadium 100 Joe Nuxhall Way 6100 Mason Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 45202 Mason, OH 45040 (Pool Play Location) (Pool Play Location)

Withrow University High School 2520 Madison Road Cincinnati, OH 45208 (Pool Play Location)

ATTRACTIONS

Great American Ballpark 100 Joe Nuxhall Way Cincinnati, OH 45202

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden 3400 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45220

HOSPITAL Bethesda North Hospital | TriHealth 10500 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 45242

6) Travel Information

6.1 Airport Security Travel Tips A) Trip Preparation - You are allowed to have one carry-on bag and one - You will need your paper ticket, e-ticket personal item (such as purse or briefcase). confirmation, itinerary and/or boarding pass to get through the security checkpoint at the airport. - Be prepared to remove your laptop from its travel case so that it can be x-rayed separately. - Bring proper photo identification – government issued non-driver’s ID, a valid photo driver's - Policies on liquids: 3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3 ounce license, an active passport or employee bottle or less; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top identification from a county, state or federal bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. agency. Passengers traveling from Canada and One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid Dominican Republic must carry a passport. volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size Passengers traveling from Puerto Rico do not need is a security measure. a passport, but will need a government-issued photo ID. - Limit metal objects worn on your person or clothing. All hand-carried items, including coats, - Do not pack any sharp objects, such as scissors and cell phones, keys, change, food, etc. must be knives, in your checked baggage. A detailed list of screened through the x-ray machine. items prohibited in aircraft cabins follows. Items allowed in carry-on baggage include nail clippers, - If the alarm sounds when you walk through the nail files, tweezers, safety razors (including metal detector, you will be screened with a hand- disposable razors), eyelash curlers, knitting held metal detector and may also be subject to a needles, walking canes and umbrellas. pat-down search.

B) Airport Check-In - Passengers may also be randomly selected to be inspected. Allow an ample amount of time before your flight is scheduled to depart: - Remove shoes.*

- 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:

- 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 at the ticket counter for non-travelers to accompany travelers needing special assistance. 13

*TSA pre-checked passengers may be able to by-pass this

6.1) 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 power drills  Cattle prods  Ice axe/Ice  Throwing stars pick  Portable  Compressed  Toy transformer power saws air guns  Knives (any robots (toy forms a toy  Corkscrews length)  Razor blades gun) (not in a  Cricket bats  Kubatons  Toy weapons  Crow bars  Large, heavy cartridge)  Disabling tools (such as  Religious chemicals or wrenches, knives gases pliers, etc.)

Baggage Charges by Airline* AIRLINES 1st bag (each way) 2nd bag (each way) AirTran $20 $25 American $25 $35 Delta $25 $35 JetBlue N/A $40 Spirit $30 online check-in; $40 airport check-in; Carry-on bags: $20 $35 Southwest n/a n/a United $25 $35 US Airways $25 $35

*Information taken from the American Society of Travel Agents and should not be considered final. Please check your airline’s website for updated information.

7) RBI Workout Day

Professional baseball scouts will conduct the RBI Workout Day. The workout consists of six skill events and a Major League tryout. The following is a description of each event:

1. 60 Yard Dash Coaches will select a maximum of four (4) players to race 60 yards against the clock.

2. Outfield Coaches will select a maximum of four (4) players to throw for distance. • 4 balls will be hit to each left fielder to throw 2 to second base and 2 to home • 4 balls will be hit to each center fielder to throw 2 to second base and 2 to home • 4 balls will be hit to each right fielder to throw 2 to second base and 2 to home

3. Catcher’s Accuracy Throw Each coach will select up to two (2) catchers to throw from home plate to second base.

4. Infield Each coach selects a complete infield (6) • Infielders will go to their position and setup at deepest position • Each infielder will get 2 (deep) ground ball to throw to first base • Each infielder will get one with throw coming back from the catcher • Each infielder will get a ground ball to turn two

First to third place finishers in each event will receive medals.

7.1 MLB SCOUT TRYOUT WORKOUT DAY FORMAT

◊ Seniors will take an infield with their starting nine. ◊ They will be judged individually by position (outfielder, infielder and catcher) and as a team. ◊ Scouts will hit to the infield to keep the exercise at about eight minutes per team. ◊ Outfielders will make two throws to third base and two throws to home plate. ◊ Infielders will make two throws to first base, attempt one double play and finish off with a slow roller. ◊ The first baseman will make four throws to third base. ◊ Catchers will make three throws to second base and will be judged on accuracy and time.

1st Team 1 Main Diamond 2nd Team 2 Main Diamond 3rd Team 3 S2 Diamond warming up 4th Team 4 S2 Diamond warming up 5th Team 5 Warms up on S2 when Team 6 rotates 6th Team 6 Warms up on S2 when Team 5 rotates 7th Team 7 Warms up when Team 4 rotates 8th Team 8 Warms up when Team 2 rotates

After all teams have completed workout, all teams then go to the 60-yard dash area.

8) RBI Workout Day Event Form

TEAM ______PARTICIPANTS

60 Yard Dash 1.______

2.______

3.______

4.______

1.______RF Outfield (Right, left, center) 2.______LF

3.______CF

1.______Catchers Throw 2.______

Team Infield 1.______(P)

2.______(C)

3.______(1B)

4.______(2B) 5______(3B) 6.______(SS)

9) 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 at the Kingsgate Marriott Convention Center.

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

10) 2016 RBI Regional & World Series Tournaments

To reach the 2016 RBI World Series teams competed in the following Regional Tournaments:

Region Host League Host City Caribbean MLB Latín América Office Boca Chica & Santa Domingo, DR Southeast Chattanooga RBI Chattanooga, TN Mid – Atlantic Prince George's County Boys & Girls Club RBI Prince George's County , MD Southwest NOLA RBI & Urban Youth Academy New Orleans, LA East Detroit PAL RBI Detroit, MI Central Minnesota Twins RBI Minneapolis, MN West Angels RBI Anaheim, CA Northeast Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket RBI Pawtucket, RI

11) 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

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 more than 200,000 boys and girls the opportunity to play baseball and softball. The Jr. RBI playing divisions for baseball and softball players ages 5-12, has over 135,000 younger boys & girls participating in the RBI program.

 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 180 RBI participants, including 13 players selected overall in 2016.

 RBI alumni on MLB rosters during the 2016 season include: Carl Crawford (Dodgers), Covelli “Coco” Crisp (Athletics), James Loney (Mets), CC Sabathia (Yankees), Yovani Gallardo (Orioles), Manny Machado (Orioles), and Justin Upton (Tigers)

 The RBI program features educational and life skills components. Local RBI programs have the opportunity to conduct a variety of courses, including: o Breaking Barriers: In Sports, in Life, a multicultural character education program developed by Major League Baseball o The Partnership @ Drugfree Kids programming such as Time to Talk, Play Healthy, and Not in my House, character education programs aimed at preventing and handling drug and alcohol abuse o Taylor Hooton Foundation’ Hoot’s Chalk Talk raises awareness and provides education on the subject of the use of Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs (APEDs). 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

13) SOFTBALL ROSTERS CLEVELAND BASEBALL MATHEWS-DICKEY BOYS & HOUSTON ASTROS RBI CITY OF HOBOKEN RBI FEDERATION RBI GIRLS CLUB RBI Kelsey Bilak Brooklyn Balderas Taylor Barron Micah Arps Alexis Burke Erika Banda Gabriella Contey Precious Barfield Marianna Caraballo Desiree Castillo Kristen Cunning Arlydia Bufford Julia Cepis Turiya Coleman Tatiana Fermaint Nylicia Burley Ashley Colon Tauryn Cummings Dayanara Flores Tayler Emerson McKenna Dugan Ashton Davis Roxana Gonzalez Jade Gates Kathleen Jones Rayna Davis Alizea Henriquez Summer Jacobs Kayla Mulvey Cameron Lavergne Jaeda Henriquez Delayna Malveaux Jaylin Narvaez Esperanza Mahoney Rachel Jones Jayda McFerren Beyonce O’Neal Yasmine Rivera Emilee Marshall Lindsey Morrow Celine Ortiz Kayla Robinson Christina Mezey Shekinah Reed Elisha Ortiz Alejandra Salazar Elizabeth Moyeno Makaiya Smith Allison Trice Caitelyn Sanchez Naomi Olacio Cortni Spann Mary Williams Eryn Sanchez Miyoski Suarez Kristen Young Maureen Wolansky JaNaiya Thomas COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Darrin Laughlin Megan Hays Vincent Johnson Brenda Jones Keri Simon Vincent Villareal Ashley Barron Cory White Nick Wolansky Rachelle Harris April Bracero Gerald Riley Shannon Vecchio Tenesha Skrine Jade Bracero Kyla Riley WEST BROWNS MILL RBI HARRISBURG RBI DOMINCAN REPUBLIC Anahi Agredano Kennedy Allen Tiffany Stull Nicole Colon Soler Blanca Aguayo Deyonce Anderson Taylor Lamparter Alondra Vasquez Garcia Sierra Bracamontes Dyamond Brown Taryn Wilson Massiel Heredia Leyba Mia Carranza Kayla Cato Nina Bruno Karen Francisco Morla Miranda Castro Lakirah Johnson Morgan Chisholm Katherine Sugilio Peralta Rebecca Espinoza LaKaylin Lee Leah Hunt Lisbeth Rodriguez Dominguez Breeann Fox LaShayna Lee Kara Neidigh Claudia Santana Aquino Desiree Guzman LaTiya Lee Jenna Mongold Yocasta Mesa Rodriguez Tori Mitchell Peyton Mitchell Jasmine Sloane Rosa Luis Perez Katheryn Navarro Nala Moore Ebony Brown Betxy Luciano Basora Lily Nguyen Kayla Phillips Destiny Mangus-Velez Maria Lachapel De Jesus Stephanie Rojas C. Dezirae Rhodes Delaney Nevius Yannoli Infante Gomez Janelle Watson Sydnee Worthy Chelsea Cover Wilmaris Polanco Robles Alyssa Williams Alison Shockey Anyelis Disla Santos Rosa Espinoza Alexis Huffman Yoelisa Paulino Henriquez COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Todd Rolph Richard Lee Mike Stepp Angelica Cruz Martinez Billi Derleth Timothy Whaley Taylor Weisman Sergio Rosa Rodriguez David Smith Sandra Brown-Hall Marcy Velez Neskys Liriano Paulino Camille Maciel Destry Mangus

14) JUNIOR BASEBALL ROSTERS DETROIT PAL RBI HOUSTON ASTROS RBI PAWTUCKET RBI CHICAGO WHITE SOX RBI Werner Blakely Leland Brown Ethan Bernardo Mike Bolton Calvin Brown Jaylon Burrell Giovanni Canales Benjamin Brokemond Edward Brown Owen Castillo James Coleman Christian Carr Aries Gardner Caleb Cobb Seth Daly Deshawnte Carraway Tyler Hill Gerald Daniels Morgen Doughty Lorenz Elion James Mazzola Jaycob Deese Jacob Gaudreau Julian Everette Brady McCarron Zachery Frias Reuben Hancock Maurey Garrett Conor McKenna Jorge Garza James Jackson Brandon Laux Tajudeen Mustapha II Stephen Hunt Jake Lefort Diego Munoz Trenton Newby Myles Jefferson Joseph Molis Ryan Nelson Robert Nichols Joseph Jorge Nathan Pimentel Myles Norman Seku Slade Robert Menefee Izaiah Rivera-Lopez Kendall Pettis Leandre Turner Vincente Robledo Samuel Stone Daniel Rodriguez Bryce Veasley Martin Rodriguez Ryan Sutherland Jacob Schroeder Robert Trevino Cameron Wilson Brandon Simon COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Mark Brown Jr Duane Stelly Matthew Bergeron Marcus Rodgers Al Williams Reshaud Henry Luke McLaughlin Jovan Martin Mark Brown Daryl Wade Joseph Wilson Troy Williams Michael Harris Manuel Mejia David Roy Jason Griffin NOBU YAMAUCHI RBI ATLANTA METRO RBI BALTIMORE ORIOLES RBI DOMINICAN REPUBLIC NORTH Hirata Cody Deandre Arnold Dominik Allison Ernesto Rabsatt Anthony Christian Desa Myles Austin Kamren Allison Wanddys Urena Almonte Brett Fujii Taj Bradley Michael Birchfield Larry Rodriguez Gonzalez Christpher Hatakenaka-Gibbs Lawrence Butler Mike Bond Hugo Vargas Cosme Jacob Igawa Allen Grier Nick Bush Rafael Acosta Echavarria Keola Ili Marquis Grissom Ryan Foster Hector Peralta De La Cruz Jantzden Kahee Devin Guillory Drew Gorsuch Ruben Hernandez Severino Kypp Miyashiro Eddie Harlemon Kyle Hansel Gregorio Luperon Ryan Ragual Michael Harris Brian Harrison Adrian Jimenez Logan Respicio Myles Hollaway Daryl Jackson Pedro Jaime Mena Donald Saltiban Ishmael Martin Brett Johnson Sebastian Grullon Santana Briden Silva Tyler Peavy Justin Johnson George Valera Steven Texeira Hunter Todd Charlie Lowe Jose Lopez Diaz Casey Yamauchi Justin Walton Dustin Morris Yorquis Vasquez Arias Ga’von Wray Jeffrey Young Angel Jimenez Perez COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Anthony Desa Mario Grissom Robert Gorsuch Jose Capellan Tyler Higa-Gonsalves Harry Sapp Marc Kline Joan Rondon Pascual Kyle Wada Trinderlyn Stroud Derrick Thompson Socrates Martinez Tuburico Kinsei Gibbs Joe Austin Travis Chapman

15) SENIOR BASEBALL ROSTERS CINCINNATI REDS RBI HOUSTON ASTROS RBI PASSAIC RBI MILWAUKEE BREWERS RBI Roosevelt Barnes Lance Byron Gianni Cobilich Jon Caban Grant Bradley Jerrick Callis Jan Castellano-Coreano Garrett Erfourth Domenick Doane Myles Campbell Angel Cespedes Cameron LeFlore Mark Foster Dante Farr-Collins Erick Duran Kiante Mack Jordan Girdler Cameron Foster Nick Galese Tyrese Mitchell Eli Helton Jerson Hardit Chris Herrera Maxwell Montgomery Trenton Hughes Jacob Jimenez Carlos Martinez Amir Moton AJ Mueller Dash Johnson Adonis Reynoso Jonathan Pinales Vashawn Phillips Christopher Lozano Niloyny Rijo Savier Pinales Justin Pickerall Devon Meachum Victor Rodriguez Sean Quiles Jake Pickering Brandon Mitchell Robin Santos Keaton Rock Solomon Reed Drevian Nelson Alexander Santos-Suero Fernando Rodriguez Jr Michael Sears Kevin Roque Emilio Urena Josiah Roundtree Christian Stidham Dawud Shorts Eric Urena Antonio Valadez Clay Woeste Kaelon Woods Alquimedes Vivieca Dipre Brandon Walk COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Bob Johnson Duane Stelly Kervin Rivera Miguel Green Cameron Satterwhite Daryl Wade Justin Torres Javier Pinales Clarence Gordon Brian White Robin Nunez Ricardo Munoz Roosevelt Barnes David Molina Jose Nicasio David Frazier

ARIZONA RBI CHATTANOOGA RBI HARRISBURG RBI DOMINCAN REPUBLIC SOUTH Brett Aker Jordan Airtime Bryson Allen Manuel Manzanillo Santana David Avitia Cordero Cummings John Brubaker Pablo Jaquez Castillo Carlos Baldenegro Balderas Dakota Fowler Christian Ciotti Rafael Gomez Suero Genner Cervantes Evan Houston Austin Dressler Juan Abril Alavarez Jesser Cervantes Cameron Hughes Michael Geesaman Ezequiel Nin Encarnacion Livan Cordova Jesse Jones Kyle Glouner Samuel Torres Marmolejos Arturo Coronado Tanner Moylan Quinton Heckard Christopher Santana Reyes Jair Galvan Matthew Oxford Jacob Pae Steven Garcia Malavez Randen Garrison Jordan Ransom Braydon Parr Randy Fernandez Ayala Channy Ortiz Logan Rigsby Jacoby Pate Julio De La Cruz Santana Dominic Ruelas Seth Rogers Joseph Pensiero Jensy Veloz Perez Michael Santorelli Mason Smelcer Dylan Pentz Victor Taveras Oviedo Michael Sears Cameron Starks Andy Pineda Reynaldo Disla Lantigua Luis Tajia Cota Vince Vantiegham Jordan Richardson Carlos Cancu Lopez Jose Cervantes Bryan Wilson Christian Wingard Albert Mejia Rosario COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Danny Rodriguez Keith Butler Rob Martin Abrahan Solano Cabrera Sergio Acosta Al Frias Dwight Rogers Robinson Prado Jerod Aker Chea Butler Daryl Brubaker Ismael Jansen Ravelo Glenn Coleman Jason Umberger Donardo Fernandez

16) Travel Directions

Directions from Downtown Cincinnati to Cincinnati MLB Directions from Downtown Cincinnati to Miami Urban Youth Academy, 2026 Seymour Avenue, Cincinnati, University Softball Complex OH 45237 39.3 miles, 49 min 11.5 miles, 18 min 1. Get on I-75 N from E 4th St, 5 min (1.2 mi) Get on I-71 N from E 5th St, 3 min (0.7 mi) 2. Head south on Walnut St toward Government Pl, 0.1 mi 1. Head south on Walnut St toward Government Pl, 328 ft 3. Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto E 4th St, 0.4 mi 2. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto E 5th St, 0.3 mi 4. Use any lane to take the I-75 N ramp to Dayton, 0.5 mi 3. Use the middle lane to stay on E 5th St, 39 ft 5. Keep left and merge onto I-75 N, 0.2 mi 4. Use the left lane to take the Interstate 71 N ramp to Columbus, 6. Take I-74/US-52 W and I-275 N to US-27 N in Oxford, Continue on I-71 N to US-42 N/Reading Rd. Take exit 2 from 44 min (38.1 mi) OH-562 W, 9 min (8.9 mi) 7. Merge onto I-75 N, 3.2 mi 5. Merge onto I-71 N, 6.4 mi 8. Take the 4/Interstate 74 W/U.S. 52 W/U.S. 27 6. Take exit 8B for OH-562 toward Norwood, 0.5 mi N/Indianapolis exit, 0.4 mi 7. Continue onto OH-562 W, 1.8 mi 9. Continue onto I-74/US-27 N/US-52 W 8. Take exit 2 for US-42/Reading Rd, 0.1 mi 10. Continue to follow I-74/US-52 W, 9.4 mi Continue on Reading Rd to your destination, 6 min (2.0 mi) 11. Take exit 9 to merge onto I-275 N toward I-75/Dayton, 9. Continue straight onto US-42 N/Reading Rd, 338 ft 5.2 mi 10. Continue straight onto Reading Rd, 1.3 mi 12. Take exit 33 for US-27/Colerain Ave/OH-126, 0.3 mi 11. Turn right onto Seymour Ave, 0.4 mi 13. Turn left onto OH-126 W/US-27 N/Colerain Ave 12. Turn left at Rhode Island Ave/Section Ave 14. Continue to follow US-27 N, 10.6 mi Destination will be on the left, 0.2 mi 15. Turn left onto Water St, 0.1 mi 16. Turn right onto Mill St, 492 ft Directions from Downtown Cincinnati to Mason High 17. Turn left onto US-27 N/Millville Oxford Rd School, 6100 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040 18. Continue to follow US-27 N, 8.8 mi 30 min (25.2 miles), Via I-71 N, 29 min without traffic Arrive at Miami University, 501 East High Street, Oxford, OH Get on I-71 N from E 5th St, 3 min (0.7 mi) 45056 1. Head south on Walnut St toward Government Pl, 328 ft 2. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto E 5th St, 0.3 mi Directions from Downtown Cincinnati to Xavier 3. Use the left lane to take the Interstate 71 N ramp to University Columbus, 0.2 mi 5.4 miles, 11 min 4. Follow I-71 N to Western Row Rd in Warren County. Take 1. Get on I-71 N from E 5th St, 3 min (0.7 mi) exit 24 from I-71 N, 21 min (21.9 mi) 2. Head south on Walnut St toward Government Pl, 328 ft 5. Follow Western Row Rd, Tylersville Rd and Mason 3. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto E 5th St, 0.3 mi Montgomery Rd to your destination in Mason, 6 min (2.6 4. Use the middle lane to stay on E 5th St, 39 ft mi) 5. Use the left lane to take the Interstate 71 N ramp to Columbus, 0.2 mi Directions from Downtown Cincinnati to Withrow High 6. Follow I-71 N to Duck Creek Rd. Take exit 5 from I-71 N, School, 2520 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208 4 min (3.8 mi) 1. Follow I-71 N to Duck Creek Rd. Take exit 5 from I-71 N 7. Merge onto I-71 N, 3.5 mi 2. Continue on Duck Creek Road. Turn right onto Dana 8. Take exit 5 toward Dana Ave/Montqomery Rd, 0.2 mi Avenue and follow to Madison Road (1.4 mi) 9. Take Montgomery Rd to Cleneay Ave in Norwood, 4 3. Follow Madison Road to your destination, Withrow min (0.9 mi) University High School on the left. 10. Turn right onto Duck Creek Rd, 0.2 mi 11. Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto Montgomery Rd, Directions from Downtown Cincinnati to Great American 0.6 mi Ballpark 12. Turn left onto Cleneay Ave, 0.2 mi 1. Head south on Walnut St toward Government Pl, 0.3 mi Arrive at Xavier University, 3800 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati, 2. Turn left onto Second St E, 466 ft OH 45207 3. Turn right onto Joe Nuxhall Way, 59 ft Arrive at Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

17) 2015 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ON-SITE TOURNAMENT PERSONNEL LIST

Major League Baseball Youth Programs Office Office Cell Tony Reagins ...... (212) 931-7632

David James ...... (212) 931-7839 (570) 916-1743 Jessica Dunn ...... (212) 931-7449 (978) 855-8052 Koely Kempisty……………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………...(212) 931-7455 (646) 750-9857 Aaron Inman ...... (212) 931-1119 (202) 480-7338 Taylor Kinley ...... (212) 931-1118 (513) 680-5023 Junior Salazar ...... (212) 931-1121 (845) 664-4339 Steve Smiegocki ...... (212) 931-1120 (609) 915-9466

Resident Security Agents (RSA’s) Eric Ewing ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…. (313) 623-6573 Andy Stender………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. (612) 247-9756 Rodney Stokes……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. (206) 992-0574 Victor Minor………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (206) 999-3482 Adam Hennie…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(513) 515-4179 Steve Martin…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. (314) 972-3465 Mjohno Foster……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….(414) 517-7082 Carl Watts……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(727) 368-4705 Donaldo Fernandez………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(809) 543-2040 Lupe Juarez……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(310) 419-9792 Joe Borger……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (513) 233-5781 Nicole Fuhrman……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..(414) 839-0191 Karen Huels……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………….(773) 343-2618 Tanya Little……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(267) 977-6799

RBI World Series Staff Office ...... (212) 931-7590

Cincinnati Reds Charley Frank ………………………………………………………………………………………………………....……………...... (513) 765-7231 (513) 503-8945 Bill Daggy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….(513) 765-5007 (513) 254-0439 Jerome Wright……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………….…..(513) 765-7341 (216) 224-8075 Matthew Wagner (859) 240-8714 Cameron Satterwhite………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………….(513) 765-5001 (513)473-3377 Herb Riley…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….(513) 765-5000 (513) 687-2922 Colleen Cheek……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(513) 765-7041 (513) 259-8685 Sara Ingram………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….(513) 765-7240 (847) 962-6082 Joe Palmer (614) 906-0237 Anthony Dodds…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….(513) 765-5000 (513) 807-4161 Gabby Pape…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….. (513) 765-5000 (330) 904-3054 Jorge Merlos………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….(513) 765-5000 (917) 992-8439 Ryne Terry……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……..(513) 765-5000 (513) 833-7606

Transportation

Public Relations Steve Arocho ………………………………………………………… ...... (212)-931–7581

Tournament Hotel Kingsgate Marriott Convention Center……………………………………………………………….(513) 487-3800

Head Athletic Trainer Doug Harris………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(513) 708-4134

PARTICIPATING TEAMS 2016 RBI World Series – Participating Cities JUNIOR DIVISION SENIOR DIVISION SOFTBALL

Caribbean Region Dominican Republic North RBI Dominican Republic South RBI Dominican Republic RBI Champions

Milwaukee Brewers/Greater Central Region Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club Chicago White Sox RBI Milwaukee Boys and Girls Club Champions RBI (St. Louis, MO) RBI

East Region Detroit PAL RBI Cincinnati Reds RBI Cleveland Baseball Federation RBI Champions

Mid-Atlantic Baltimore Orioles RBI Harrisburg (PA) RBI Harrisburg (PA) RBI Champions

Northeast Region Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket Passaic RBI (NJ) City of Hoboken (NJ) RBI Champions (RI) RBI

Southeast Region Atlanta Metro RBI Chattanooga (TN) RBI Browns Mills RBI (Atlanta, GA) Champions

Southwest Region Houston Astros RBI Houston Astros RBI Houston Astros RBI Champions

West Region Nobu Yamauchi RBI (Hilo, HI) Arizona RBI Angels RBI (Anaheim, CA) Champions

JUNIORS - AMERICAN LEAGUE SENIORS - NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST WEST EAST WEST Central-Chicago White Sox RBI Southwest-Houston Astros RBI Central- Milwaukee Brewers/Greater Southwest- East-Detroit PAL RBI West-Nobu Yamauchi RBI Milwaukee BGC RBI Houston Astros RBI Mid Atlantic-Baltimore RBI Southeast-Atlanta Metro RBI East- Cincinnati Reds RBI West-Arizona RBI Caribbean-Dominican Republic Northeast-Boys & Girls of Mid Atlantic-Harrisburg RBI Southeast- North RBI Pawtucket RBI Caribbean-Dominican Republic South Chattanooga RBI RBI Northeast-Passaic RBI

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 TIME 8:00am Team Arrivals 6:00pm Opening Banquet @ P&G Cincinnati MLB UYA

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 TIME 8:00am Workout Day @ UYA 12:35pm Reds game 6:30pm Community Service Event – Feed the Children

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Seniors West - Juniors East – Juniors West – Seniors East/West - TIME @ Xavier University @ UYA FIELD # 2 @ UYA FIELD #3 @ GABP Hayden Field (8AM) Central @ 9:00am Central @ Caribbean Northeast @ Southeast West @ Northeast Caribbean (10:30AM) East @ Mid- 11:30am East @ Mid-Atlantic Southwest @ West Southeast @ Southwest Atlantic 5:00pm Northeast @ Southeast 6:00pm Round Table Juniors @ Kingsgate Marriott Seniors East - Seniors East- Seniors West -

@ UYA FIELD # 2 @ UYA @ UYA FIELD #3 @ GABP 6:30pm Caribbean @ East Mid-Atlantic @ Central 7:30pm Southwest @ West

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Juniors West - Seniors East - Seniors West - Juniors East/West - TIME @ Xavier University Hayden @ UYA FIELD # 2 @ UYA@ UYA FIELD #3 @ GABP Field 9:00am Central v East* Southeast v West* (8AM) Caribbean @ East Southeast v Southwest (10:30AM) Mid-Atlantic 11:30am Mid-Atlantic v Caribbean* Southwest v Northeast* West @ Northeast @ Central 5:00pm Northeast v Southwest* 6:00pm Round Table Seniors @ Kingsgate Marriott Juniors East - Juniors East - Juniors West -

@ UYA FIELD # 2 @ UYA @ UYA FIELD #3 @ GABP 6:30pm East v Central* Caribbean v Mid-Atlantic* 7:30pm West v Southeast*

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 INTERLEAGUE PLAYOFFS Seniors @ UYA Seniors Seniors Seniors @ TIME @ UYA FIELD # 2 @ Xavier University @ UYA FIELD #3 Withrow Field #1

8:00am 4th West @ 1st East 4th East @ 1st West 3rd East @ 2nd West 3rd West @ 2nd East Juniors @ UYA Juniors Juniors Juniors@ Withrow Field @ UYA FIELD # 2 @ Xavier University @ UYA FIELD #3 #1

10:30am 4th West @ 1st East 4th East @ 1st West 3rd East @ 2nd West 3rd West @ 2nd East Seniors @ UYA Seniors Juniors Juniors@ Withrow Field #1 @ UYA FIELD # 2 @ Xavier University @ UYA FIELD #3

Aug, 7 cont 8:00am winners 8:00am winners 10:30am winners 10:30am winners 2:00pm 6:30pm Closing Banquet @ Great American Ballpark

MONDAY, AUGUST 8 TIME All Games at P&G Cincinnati MLB Urban Youth Academy 7:30am Junior Division Championship Game (Sunday 2:00pm Junior winners) Conclusion of Game Presentation of Junior Championship Awards Senior Division Championship Game (Sunday 2:00pm Senior winners) 10:45am

Conclusion of Game Presentation of Senior Championship Awards

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

BASEBALL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 10:00am – 2:00pm Team arrivals, registration, check-in @ Kingsgate Marriott 2:30-3:30pm Coaches Meeting @ Kingsgate Marriott TBD 7:30pm Opening Event & Picnic @ Red P& G UYA

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 5:30am – 7:30am Breakfast @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom 8:00am Workout Day @ Cincinnati UYA (Jr. Baseball – 8:00am; Sr. Baseball 10:00am) 12:35pm With arrivals Lunch @ Great American Ball Park 12:35pm /eds Game @ Great American Ball Park 6:30pm Community Service Event – Feed the Children @ Reds/P &G UYA Dinner @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 5:00am – 7:00am Breakfast @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom 8:00am- 6:30pm Senior Team Photos @ Great American Ball Park (prior to first game) 8:00am-10:30am Games (see separate game schedule) 12:30pm -2:00pm Lunch @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom 4:00pm Games (see separate game schedule) 7:00-8:00pm Dinner @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom (early game teams) 6:30pm Games (see separate game schedule) 8:00-9:00pm Dinner @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom (late game teams/early or late dinner) 6:00pm RBI Round Table Session @ Kingsgate Marriott (Junior Boys)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 5:00am – 7:00am Breakfast @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom 8:00am- 6:30pm Junior Team Photos @ Great American Ball Park (prior to first game) 8:00am- 10:30am Games (see separate game schedule) 1;00pm-3:00pm Lunch @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom 2:30pm – 3:30pm RBI Round Table Session 4:00pm Games (see separate game schedule) 6:30pm-8:00pm Dinner @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom (early game teams) 6:30pm Games (see separate game schedule) 8:00pm-9:00pm Dinner @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom (late game teams/early or late dinner) 6:00pm RBI Round Table Session @ Kingsgate Marriott (Senior Boys)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 5:00am – 7:00am Breakfast @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom 8:00am Games (see separate game schedule)-Playoffs (Quarterfinals) 10:30am Games (see separate game schedule)-Playoffs (Quarterfinals) 1:00pm-3:00pm Lunch @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom 2:00pm Games (see separate game schedule)- Playoffs- (Semifinals) 6:30pm Closing Banquet @ Champions Club at Great American Ball Park MONDAY, AUGUST 8 5:00am – 6:45am Breakfast @ Kingsgate Marriott Ballroom TBD Junior Championship game teams’ departure for P&G Cincinnati MLB UYA TBD Senior Championship game teams’ departure for P&G Cincinnati MLB UYA TBD All remaining teams depart for P&G Cincinnati MLB UYA 7:30am Junior Championship Game at P&G Cincinnati MLB UYA Conclusion of Game Presentation of Junior Championship Game Awards 10:45am Senior Championship Game at P&G Cincinnati MLB UYA Conclusion of Game Presentation of Senior Championship Game Awards 1:00pm All teams Lunch @ P&G Cincinnati MLB UYA Afternoon/evening All teams depart for home

2016 RBI WORLD SERIES SOFTBALL SCHEDULE American League Central National League Central Southwest-Houston Astros RBI Southeast-Browns Mills RBI Caribbean-Dominican Republic RBI East-Cleveland RBI West-Angels RBI Central-Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club RBI Northeast-Hoboken RBI Mid-Atlantic-Harrisburg RBI

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 TIME 8:00am Team Arrivals 5:00pm Opening Banquet @ Kingsgate Marriott FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 TIME 9:00am Workout Day: P&G Cincinnati MLB Urban Youth Academy 2:00pm Coaches meeting AL CENTRAL NL CENTRAL UYA Field #2 UYA Field #3 Mason HS Stadium Field Mason HS JV Field 5:00pm Mid-Atlantic @ Central East @ Southeast Caribbean @ West Northeast @ Southwest SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 TIME 8:00am Team Photos @ P&G Cincinnati Urban Youth Academy AL CENTRAL NL CENTRAL UYA Field #2 UYA Field #3 MASON HS Stadium MASON HS JV Field Southwest @ Southeast @ Mid- 9:00am West @ Northeast Central @ East Caribbean Atlantic *Caribbean vs. *Southeast vs. 11:15am *West vs. Southwest* *Mid-Atlantic vs. East* Northeast* Central* 3:30pm- Community Service 6:00pm 7:00pm RBI Round Table Session SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 TIME INTERLEAGUE SEEDED ROUND (* Denotes a coin flip game) UYA Field #2 UYA Field #3 MASON HS Stadium MASON HS JV Field 8:00am NL 2nd @ AL 1st NL 1st @ AL 2nd NL 4th @ AL 3rd NL 3rd @ AL 4th INTERLEAGUE PLAYOFFS QRTS 11:30am 3rd AL @ 2nd NL 4th NL @ 1st AL 4th AL @ 1st NL 3rd NL @ 2nd AL 4:00pm SPECIAL EVENT – Kenwood Mall MONDAY, AUGUST 15 TIME INTERLEAGUE PLAYOFFS SEMIS MASON HS Stadium MASON HS JV Field 9:30am 8/14 11:30AM winners 8/14 11:30AM winners

1:00pm Closing Luncheon @ Kingsgate Marriott

7:00pm Teams Attend Game @ GREAT AMERICAN BALLPARK TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 TIME Championship Game at MIAMI UNIVERSITY SOFTBALL COMPLEX Winners of Monday 9:00am games 9:30am

Conclusion of Game Presentation of Softball Championship Awards

ALL TIMES LOCAL; EASTERN TIME *Coin flip will determine the visiting and home team # Interleague Playoffs –Highest seed will be the home

SOFTBALL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 8:00am - 1:00pm Team arrivals, registration, check-in @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor 5:00pm Opening Banquet @ Kingsgate Marriott Grand Ballroom

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 5:00am- 7:00am Breakfast @ Kingsgate Salon A/B 2nd Floor 8:00am Workout Day- P&G Cincinnati MLB Urban Youth Academy 1:00pm-3:00pm Lunch @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor 2:00pm Managers and Coaches Meeting 5:00pm Games (see separate game schedule) TBD Dinner @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 5:00am- 7:00am Breakfast @ Kingsgate Marriott TBD 8:00am Team Photos @ P&G Cincinnati UYA (prior to first games) 10:30am-1:00pm Games (see separate game schedule) 1:00pm-3:00pm Lunch @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor 3:30pm-6:00pm Community Service Event- Feed the Children @ UYA 7:00pm RBI Round Table Session @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor 6:00pm-9:00pm Dinner @ Kingsgate Marriott Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 5:30am – 7:00am Breakfast @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor 8:00am Games (see separate game schedule) Noon Games (see separate game schedule) – Playoffs (Quarterfinals) 1:00pm-3:00pm Lunch @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor 7:00pm-9:00pm Dinner @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor

MONDAY, AUGUST 15 6:00am – 7:30am Breakfast @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor 9:00am Games (see separate game schedule) – Playoffs (Semifinals) 1:00pm Closing Luncheon @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor TBD Departure for REDS Game at Great American Ball Park 7:00pm Marlins/Reds Game @ Great American Ball Park

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 TBD Breakfast @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor Morning Hotel checkout/key drop-off TBD Championship game teams’ departure for P&G Cincinnati MLB Urban Youth Academy TBD All other teams depart for P&G Cincinnati MLB Urban Youth Academy 9:30am Softball Championship Game at Miami University Softball Complex Conclusion of Game Presentation of Softball Championship Game Awards Noon Lunch @ Miami University Softball Complex Afternoon/evening All teams depart for home cities (championship teams receive boxed lunch after game)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 Tentative: based upon team departures 6:30am – 8:30am Breakfast @ Kingsgate Marriott Salon A/B 2nd floor Morning Hotel checkout/key drop- 30

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