7. RBI Workout Day 15 8. RBI Workout Day Event Form 16 9. Public Relations 17 10. 2015 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. 2015 RBI™ World Series® On-Site Tournament Personnel List. 24 17. Schedules 25-29

July 2015

Greetings:

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

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 Dallas Metroplex 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 1.6 HOTEL AND SITE CONDUCT Most teams will be flying into the Dallas Metroplex a. Coaches must provide a credit card for area on Saturday, August 4 (softball teams) or Friday, incidentals incurred by team and will be charged. August 10 (baseball teams). Charter bus service to and from the airport will be provided to the hotel. Please b. Telephones and in-room pay movies will be look for the RBI representative when your flight arrives. turned off in all rooms. Your return home will likely be on Thursday, August 9 (softball teams) or Wednesday, August 15 (softball c. Players are not to leave sites or hotel without a teams). Please see pages 13–14 regarding additional air Major League Baseball authorized chaperone. travel security procedures and tips. d. Players with relatives in the Dallas Metroplex (either residing or visiting) will not be permitted 1.2 FIELDS to visit or leave designated Series sites. Games will be played in the Dallas Metroplex area at Colleyville City Park and Colleyville High School e. No fraternizing at hotels with non-tournament in Colleyville, Oak Grove Ballfield Complex and participants. Grapevine High School in Grapevine, The Parks at Texas Star in Arlington, Wagon Wheel Park in Coppell, f. Players must wear their color - coded wristband Bicentennial Park in Southlake and Globe Life Park in and/or RBI credential at all times.

Arlington (baseball); and Bob Jones Park in Southlake, g. All players must be in their rooms by 10:30 pm or and at Allan Saxe Field at UT Arlington(softball). immediately upon returning from an event, Directions to all fields can be found at the RBI World whichever is later. Players are to sleep in their Series headquarters office at the Gaylord Texan Resort assigned rooms only. and Convention Center and on page 23. h. Teams are responsible and will be billed for any 1.3 LODGING damage to hotel rooms, facilities, and grounds or While at the Series, teams will stay at the Gaylord Texan to any other Series site. All teams will be Resort and Convention Center. See page 11 for phone required to present a $100 check or money numbers and address. order as a security deposit at check-in.

Any guests or relatives wishing to attend the Series i. Gambling, the use of tobacco products or please see page 11 regarding information for non- alcoholic beverages of any kind will not be participants who wish to attend the Series. permitted. Players may not enter any bar or club where alcohol is being served.

1.4 HEADQUARTERS j. Players may not use swimming pools unless The Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center will accompanied by an adult. serve as the headquarters hotel for the 2015 RBI World Series. The address is: 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, k. Weight and fitness rooms are off limits to players Texas 76051. The offices are available for all RBI at all times. personnel, media and coaches. The phone number is 212- 931 7-415. Players are not allowed in the offices. l. The RBI World Series staff reserves the right to disqualify and return all players, coaches and 1.5 MEALS teams to their home city for failure to adhere to At least two (2) meals per day, with the exception of the any of the above. team’s arrival day, will be provided to all players and coaches. Concession areas may be open at or near field 1.7 SECURITY locations. Security will be provided at all games, events and hotels Guests attending the Series are responsible for their by Major League Baseball’s Resident Security Agents. own meals. This program also involves local law enforcement. These officers understand the concerns of athletes and young people, and are knowledgeable of the city.

1.1) Tournament Information (cont’d)

1.8 TRANSPORTATION/DEPARTURE TO 1.12 CLOTHING AND FROM EVENTS AND GAMES Proper attire is expected for the opening and closing a) Buses will be used to transport teams to and banquets (no shorts, cutoffs, jeans, tube tops or from the airport and to and from games and sneakers; boys must wear a collared shirt). RBI polos events. will be provided to all participants for the opening banquet. All teams are required to wear tan khaki b) Departure times to and from hotels, events and bottoms (pants or skirt) with the polo; if a team is games will be strictly enforced. Coaches and unable to wear color-matching bottoms, please reach players not at buses or vans at the designated out to the RBI National office to discuss other options. departure time will be left behind. Any player left behind at an event may be immediately 1.13 LAUNDRY returned home. Laundry service procedures for uniforms are as c) Guests attending the Series are responsible for follows: their own transportation. Players must travel a) MLB will provide laundry service for team with teams and will not be permitted to arrive uniforms, which includes pants, uniform top, at the Series prior to the event with family or and socks for each player/coach. friends or depart the event early. b) Drop off your entire team’s uniform set (plastic bags provided) in the RBI Players’ Lounge no 1.9 EVENING ACTIVITIES later than the time posted on the laundry schedule posted in the Lounge and the RBI Planned evening activities include: a welcome dinner or Office. lunch, a Major League game, a water park, and a closing c) Team uniforms will be clean and ready for pick- luncheon. Major League Baseball will pay admission up next morning according to the posted for all participants (players and coaches) in the Series laundry schedule. to all events. Once in an attraction, players wishing to d) Team should purchase anything additional (food or souvenirs) must do so with their own funds. At these events, players Each team is responsible for having their uniforms must wear either their World Series t-shirt or cap in ready for cleaning per the posted schedule. If a team addition to their wristband and/or ID cards. misses a pick up time they will be responsible for the cost of their team’s laundry. The hotel has five All guests (non-participants) are responsible for washers and four dryers on the Lower Level of the Lone their own admission to attractions/evening events. Star Tower. Rates: $1.00 p/ wash & $1.00 p/dry. Due to space restrictions, guests will not be permitted at the welcome banquet, but may 1.14 FIRST-AID purchase tickets in advance for closing banquets. There will be trainers at each game site. See page 7 for 1.10 EQUIPMENT additional medical training information. ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE COMPLETED MEDICAL Teams must bring their own uniforms and equipment FORMS ON FILE. (bats, catcher’s equipment, practice balls, etc.) Major League Baseball will supply game balls.

1.11 MEDIA Daily recaps of your team’s results will be forwarded to your local papers.

2) Tournament Play and Team Information

2.1 ROSTERS

Rosters are limited to fifteen (15) players and four (4) 2.4 SCOREKEEPING/STATISTICS coaches. All accommodations, entry to events and complimentary items are based on this number. Bat or There will be an official scorekeeper at all games. ball boys or girls are not permitted. Cumulative statistics will be available each evening to all coaches and series personnel. 2.2 DOCUMENTATION 2.5 PATTERN OF PLAY The following are due prior to the tournament and teams should carry copies with them at all times: Teams will be placed in a four (4) team bracket and will play a round robin schedule against the teams in their ● Completed Team Roster Form with accompanying bracket. There will then be an inter-bracket playoff. proofs of birth* The top playoff winners from the two brackets will meet ● Proof of Insurance in the championship game on Thursday, August 10 ● Completed Player Information Forms with photos (baseball) or Wednesday, August 16 (softball). All ● Hotel Rooming List teams are scheduled to play a minimum of four games. ● RBI Workout Day Event Form The two teams that reach the Championship will play at ● Code of Conduct Pledge least five or six games, weather permitting. ● Coaches Background Check Authorizations *Only birth certificates, passports, and Alien 2.6 PLAYING RULES

Registration Cards are acceptable. a) A combination of the 2015 High School Baseball Rules published by the National Federation of 2.3 ELIGIBILITY State High School Associations, the 2015 Official Playing Rules of Major League Baseball and the a) All participants must have signed consent from their 2015 ASA Girls 18 and Under Fast Pitch Rules parents or legal guardian(s) in order to participate in shall serve as the official playing rules for the the World Series. RBI World Series. b) Junior Division: For players ages 13-15 who have not b) All games are seven (7) innings. However, a reached their 16th birthday by May 1, 2015. game is legally complete after five (5) innings if the visiting team is ahead and after 4 ½ innings c) Senior Division: For players ages 16-18 who have not if the home team is ahead. Any game not reached their 19th birthday by May 1, 2015. completed due to weather, darkness, or power failure or otherwise, shall be a suspended game d) Softball: For players ages 15-18 who have not reached and play resumed from the point of suspension. their 19th birthday by January 1, 2015. c) At any level of tournament play, if inclement e) No player may play on more than one team. weather forces drastic schedule changes, teams may be scheduled to play three (3) games in one f) No player may play under an assumed name. day, but such games will be limited to five (5) innings. g) An offending team will forfeit any game in which an d) No inning may start after two hours and fifteen ineligible player has been used. minutes have elapsed from the start of the game (NOTE: In the event of a tie after seven (7) innings in the preliminary round, games will continue until one team is ahead or the time limit is reached. This means that preliminary

games could end in a tie.) 5

e) Baseball: a ten (10) run mercy rule will be in effect after five (5) innings, fifteen (15) runs after f) Unless indicated, the home team will be three (3) innings. Softball: an eight (8) run determined by the toss of a coin. mercy rule shall be in effect after five (5) innings, fifteen (15) runs after three (3) innings.

g) All participants must wear RBI logo patches m) No forfeit will be granted due to a team’s late on their left uniform sleeve or on the front of arrival. the uniform jersey (if sleeveless) (patches should be ironed in place and then sewn on). n) Any team failing to appear for a tournament game or leaving the field before a game has been h) BASEBALL ONLY: Pitchers may not pitch completed risk the penalty of being barred from more than fourteen (14) innings in the entire further tournament play. All decisions on this Series or seven (7) innings in one day (unless he issue will be determined only by MLB or she is pitching at the time a game goes into personnel. extra innings, then he or she may pitch until relieved, the game’s conclusion, or he or she has o) Only coaches and players are allowed on the reached the tournament limit of 14 innings), or field. make more than four (4) pitching appearances in total (these restrictions do not apply to p) Any player or coach who is ejected for softball). In the event that a tournament game unsportsmanlike conduct is suspended for extends beyond midnight, pitching shall be his/her team's next game. charged on the day the game began. q) Tie-breaking procedures: head-to-head (two i) Use of the EH (Extra Hitter) is not permitted teams, unless one team has beaten all others during tournament play. they are tied with), followed by runs allowed (divided by defensive innings to determine j) No protests shall ever be permitted on average per 7 innings), followed by coin toss. judgment decisions by an umpire. r) Note face mask requirement rules (Girls k) No protests, except eligibility, shall be honored Softball). after a game has been completed. s) Metal spikes are permitted in softball l) A forfeit at any time shall be treated as a win for the benefiting team and not a bye. 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 6 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 Rangers.

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 any kind whatsoever shall be disposed therein. an orderly manner within designated parking If it is determined that Event participants, spaces. Field management shall have the right through its use, caused any breakage, stoppage to tow away any vehicle, at owner’s expense, or damage to any restroom facility at the field, which is improperly parked in violation of Event participants will be responsible for the these rules. cost to repair such damage.

E) Deliveries/Loading/Unloading. All deliveries to H) Signs. No signs shall be erected, placed or the field and loading and unloading of goods installed by Event participants without Major shall be done only at such locations, in such League Baseball’s prior written consent. manner and at such times as may be designated by Fields management. I) Competition Rules. The competition rules of the RBI World Series or sport’s governing body F) Facilities. The entire facilities contained sanctioning the event shall apply to all within the field shall not be used for any competitions held at the field. This includes purpose other than that for which they were RBI World Series rules of competitor conduct. constructed. If it is reasonably determined in Major League Baseball will assist in the strict the opinion of Major League Baseball that enforcement of the authority of umpires and Event participants, through its use, caused any other officials to govern the competition and in breakage or damage to any facility at the field, the enforcement of rules of RBI or sport’s Event participants will be responsible for the governing body. cost to repair such damage. J) Acceptance. By entering into the field, all G) Restrooms. The restrooms, toilets, urinals, patrons and other users of invitees of the field wash bowls, locker room and other bathroom agree to be bound by and will adhere to these facilities and apparatus shall not be used for rules. any purpose other than that for which they were constructed, and no foreign substances of

K) Oak Grove Ballfield Complex: Oak Grove Ballfield was originally leased in 1971 from the U.S. Corps of Engineers. Located in Grapevine, Texas Oak Grove Ballfield has been a staple of the community and now boasts a state-of-the-art facility thanks to a revitalization effort led by the City Council Facilities Committee, U.S. Corps of Engineers, and nearby residents that worked together to design the most efficient and least impactful landscape for all the facility components. The complex now includes a new restroom/concession building that with tournament office space, an umpire changing room, storage space, a separate maintenance compound, parking lots, playground, batting cages, and a pedestrian food court plaza.

L) Colleyville High School Baseball Field: is a baseball park located at Colleyville Heritage High School and the home of the UIL Colleyville Heritage Panthers baseball team. It has also been the home of the Texas Collegiate League Colleyville-Grapevine LoneStars, a Summer Collegiate Baseball organization dedicated to providing minor league-style competition for NCAA players that wish to continue on into professional baseball.

M) Colleyville City Park: Colleyville City Park includes more than 40 acres of playing fields and open landscape. Amenities include two lighted playing fields, 6 tennis courts, 2 basketball and sand volley ball courts, a covered pavilion, amphitheater, pond, and one-mile long multi-use trail. All amenities are in short distance to a centrally located concessions and restroom building. Whether you’re playing on the fields, or just enjoying a beautiful day at the park, Colleyville City Park has something available for everyone.

N) Grapevine High School Baseball Field: is the home of the Grapevine High School Mustangs.

O) The Parks at Texas Star: Home of the “Ultimate Sports Experience,” this facility features: 9 batting cages, four large, lighted baseball diamonds, four lighted softball fields, covered dugouts and seating, and a fully stocked concessions building. This large sports complex is a regular host to tournaments and events all throughout the year.

P) Wagon Wheel Park: is home to the Coppell Baseball Association. This athletic facility that features 6 baseball fields, 11 practice fields, and 10 batting cages, and is used by players of all ages.

Q) Bicentennial Park: Bicentennial Park is Southlake's premier park facility, and is comprised of the first land assembled for park purposes in the city. It is one of Southlake's largest parks and is home to baseball fields, the Liberty Gardens, the Southlake Tennis Center, a new playground and The Marq Southlake.

R) Bob Jones Park: The Bob Jones complex is well known throughout the country as one of the premier facilities for fast pitch softball. Amenities include six playing fields, four batting cages equipped with Jugs batting machines, full concession stand, covered bleachers and dugouts, covered playground, lighted warm-up areas, fishing ponds, and nature trails Additionally, a state-of-the-art lightning detection system and police department monitored surveillance system make our complex a safe place for all ages.

S) Allan Saxe Softball Field: Home of the UT Arlington Softball team, the 622-seat facility was rebuilt from the ground up with renovations beginning after the completion of the 2014 season. The Mavericks opened the new Allan Saxe Field on Feb. 12, 2015 in the Maverick Invitational against Incarnate Word. UTA cut the ribbon on the clubhouse with a ceremony held on March 21, 2015 with alumni, Maverick Club members and donors taking part in the festivities. Complementing the new grandstands, a brand new field was laid complete with turf making up the inside foul lines and natural grass comprising the outfield. The press box now features comfortable seating for up to 15 with full University internet access.

T) Globe Life Park: The beautiful baseball-only facility serves as the centerpiece of a 270-acre complex which solidifies Arlington, Texas as an entertainment giant in the Southwest. Globe Life Park in Arlington, completed in just 23 months, is a state-of-the-art building with the utmost in customer convenience. Yet, the 48,114-seat open-air ballpark was designed and built with tradition and intimacy in mind, containing features such as a granite and brick facade, exposed structural steel, an asymmetrical playing field, and a home run porch in right field. Texas architecture is featured throughout, from the outer facade to the Lone Stars in the concourses and on the seat aisles.

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 THE DALLA METROPLEX AND LOCALLY IN THE 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 in the RBI Office (located at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center) by August 10 for the boys and August 16 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)

Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, Texas 76051 1-817-778-1000

5.2 FRIENDS & FAMILIES HOTEL

Great Wolf Lodge 100 Great Wolf Dr, Grapevine, TX 76051 (817)488-6510 www.greatwolf.com/grapevine

Hyatt Regency DFW 2334 International Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75261 (972) 453-1234 www.hyattregencydfw.com

Courtyard Dallas DFW Airport North/Grapevine 2200 Bass Pro Dr., Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 251-9095 http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dfwgv-courtyard-dallas-dfw-airport-north-grapevine/

Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center 1800 Highway 26E, Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 481-8444 http://www.hiltondfwlakesecc.com/

Hilton Southlake 1400 Plaza Place Southlake, TX (817)-905-2136 http://www.hiltonsouthlaketownsquare.com/

Hilton Arlington 2401 E. Lamar, Arlington, TX (703) 528-6000 www.hiltonarlington.com/

Residence Inn DFW Airport North/Grapevine 2020 State Highway 26 Grapevine, Texas 76051 1-972-539-8989 http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dalgp-residence-inn-dfw-airport-north-grapevine/

(5.2) Venue Addresses

VENUES

BASEBALL SOFTBALL

Oak Grove Ballfield Complex (Fields H & I) Bob Jones Park (Fields 1, 2, 5, 6) 2520 Oak Grove Loop South 3901 N White Chapel Blvd Grapevine, TX 76501 Southlake, TX 76092

Colleyville High School Baseball Field University of Texas-Arlington 5401 Heritage Avenue Allan Saxe Softball Field Colleyville, TX 76034 1307 West Mitchell Street Arlington, TX 76013 Grapevine High School Baseball Field 3223 Mustang Drive Southlake High School (Play Ball event) Grapevine, TX 76051 800 N White Chapel Blvd Southlake, TX 76092 Colleyville City Park (817) 949-5600 5200 Bransford Road Colleyville, TX 76034 Austin Ranch (Softball Opening event, Private) 2009 Anderson Gibson Rd., Globe Life Park Grapevine, TX 76051 1000 Ballpark Way Arlington, TX 76011

The Parks at Texas Star 1501 South Pipeline Road Euless, TX 76039

Wagon Wheel Park 1001 Northpoint Drive Coppell, TX 75019

Bicentennial Park 450 West Southlake Blvd Southlake, TX 76092

ATTRACTIONS

Globe Life Park 1000 Ballpark Way Arlington, TX 76011

George Bush Presidential Library and Museum 2943 SMU Boulevard Dallas, TX 75205 214.346.1650

HOSPITAL

Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine. 1650 W. College St. Grapevine, TX 76051; 817.481.1588

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 - Remove shoes.* prior; be at the gate at least 30 minutes prior; aircraft doors close 15 minutes prior. D) Gate Procedures

- International flights: Check bags at least 90 - You and your carry-on baggage may be randomly minutes prior; be at the gate at least 30 minutes selected for additional screening at your departure prior; aircraft doors close 15 minutes prior. gate.

C) Security Screening - You may be required to show your identification along with your ticket and/or boarding pass as you Please observe the following federally-mandated rules board the aircraft. Aircraft doors close 15 minutes and procedures at all airport security checkpoints: prior to departure.

- Be prepared to show your paper ticket, e-ticket E) Baggage Charges by Airline confirmation and/or boarding pass with a government-issued photo ID as you approach the - You may be charged up to $70 for checked bags. security checkpoint. Major League Baseball will not reimburse teams for checked bag charges - Only ticketed passengers are allowed beyond the security checkpoints. Arrangements can be made *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 (juniors) and a Major League tryout (seniors). 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 Throw Coaches will select a maximum of four (4) players to throw for distance.

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

4. Outfield Relay Throw Each coach selects four (4) players; ball is dropped in outfield, Player #1 picks up ball and throws it to Player #2 who relays to Player #3 who relays it to Player #4 (catcher).

5. Home to Home Run (time permitting) Coaches choose maximum of three (3) players to race around the bases against the clock.

6. Around the Horn Relay Coaches select four (4) players who will be timed in throwing from home to first to second to third and back to home.

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

7.1 SENIORS 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

1.______60 Yard Dash 2.______

3.______

4.______

1.______Outfield Throw 2.______

3.______

4.______

1.______Catcher’s Accuracy Throw 2.______

1.______Outfield Relay Throw 2.______

3.______

4.______

1.______Home to Home Run 2.______

3.______

4.______

1.______

Around the Horn Relay 2.______

3.______

4.______

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 Gaylord Texan in Grapevine.

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) 2015 RBI Regional & World Series Tournaments

To reach the 2015 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 Astros RBI Houston, TX East Cleveland Baseball Federation RBI Cleveland, OH Central Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee/Brewers RBI Milwaukee, WI West Dodgers RBI Los Angeles, 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

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 more than 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 2015.

 RBI alumni on MLB rosters during the 2015 season include: Carl Crawford (Dodgers), Covelli “Coco” Crisp (Athletics), James Loney (Rays), Jimmy Rollins (Phillies), Michael Bourn (Indians), CC Sabathia (Yankees), Yovani Gallardo (Brewers), Manny Machado (Orioles), and Justin Upton (Braves)

 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 BASEBALL ROSTERS DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - RIVER REGION RBI HOUSTON ASTROS RBI CITY OF HOBOKEN RBI SOUTH Kyla Reeves Brooklyn Balderas Daniela Bautista Gabriella Contey Kristen Tolbert Lisa Brooks Nairoby Concepcion Monica Cordova Ayanna Ellis Ashton Davis Anyelis Disla Kristin Cunning Kyra Ellis Brooke Dibler Luisa German Daniella Echevestre Kameron Ellis Felicia Drake Nicole Guerrero Dayanara Flores Mia Ford Chloe Gomez Yannoli Infante Alizea Henriquez D’maria Matthews Alexus Gonzalez Alexandra Mena Jaeda Henriquez Shaonica Thomas Jailene Gutierrez Angelina Pascual Ondia McDonald Iyana Smith Micaela Ladet Jayla Perez Christina Mezey Gabriela Johnson Cameron Laverngne Lisbeth Rodriguez Kayla Morrissette Shared Thomas Esperanza Mahoney Clariesther Saldana Elizabeth Moyeno Crystal Murray Angel Morales Lisbeth Sanchez Naomi Olacaio Paisley Wilson Jocylin Reyas Claudia Santana Natalie Viton Alexus Redmon Alejandra Salazar Paula Segura Victoria Vogt Roneshia Rudolph Cali Serrano Katherine Sugilio Jillian Ward COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Orlando Arnold Megan Hays Santo Dotel Vinny Johnson Mary Wilson Vincent Villareal Leidy Ana Paulino Fernandez April Bracero Christopher Tolbert Lauren Molina Angelica Cruz Martinez Jade Bracero Krystle Lawson Martin Laverngne Neskys Liriano Dysheka Burrell CLEVELAND BASEBALL MATHEWS-DICKEY BOYS & NOBU YAMAUCHI RBI HARRISBURG RBI FEDERATION RBI GIRLS CLUB RBI Bethany Batangan Kelsey Bilak Micah Arps Nina Bruno Kayla Requelman Marianna Caraballo Jade Gates Morgan Chisholm Makena Wagner Gabriella Carder Nautica Huddleston Nicole Ebersole Tavian Taketa Ashley Colon Gracie Johnson Abigail Ebright Skylar Thomas McKenna Dugan De Layna Malveaux Riley Gerenda Shaily Moses Alexis Glista Alliah McClendon Vanessa Hoffman Jessica Cameros Savannah Howell Jayda McFerren Alexis Huffman Brandee Chinen Kayla Mulvey Lindsey Morrow Jessica Kreiser Symphony Kauanoe Jaylin Narvaez Kyla Riley Destiny Mangus-Velez Brooke Baptise Elisha Ortiz Pareece Sanders Cassidy Pinchorski Pheobe Furuli Samantha Rodriguez Makaiya Smith Halley Rose Leisha Nakagawa Andrea Scali Cortni Spann Megan Schadle Shannon Vecchio Breeanna Stevens Jasmine Sloane Maureen Wolansky Raven Swingler Rachel Sterner Kristen Young Kora Zeigler COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Tracy Miyashiro Darrin Laughlin Gerald Riley Mike Stepp Frederic Entilla Keri Simon Cory White Destry Mangus Solomon Thomas Nick Wolansky Raeffel Merriweather Marcy Velez James Hirayama Robert Anderson Jr. Thomas Sullivan Taylor Weisman

14) JUNIOR BASEBALL ROSTERS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY CHICAGO WHITE SOX RBI ARIZONA RBI PAWTUCKET RBI BOYS & GIRLS CLUB RBI Justin Borges Ethan Bernardo Matt Armendariz Jason Aldred Reginald Brock Giovanni Canales Demetrio Botello Conor Brennan Benjamin Brokemond Angelo Cazzarro Zane Carpenter Ian Cawthorne Maurey Garrett Nick Crawley Daniel Cervantes Ian Clements Jaylen Heard Kyle Depatie Jair Galvan Alvarez Jairus Davis Floyde Kinds Sean Dunphy Tyler Laliberty Winston Davis Jamarion Loston Wilson Echevarria Jesus Macias Donavan Frayer Madison Lowery Colin Gauthier Nicholas Montano Langston Gross Jeff Massey Andrew Lethbridge Jesus Moreno Elijah Hanible Diego Munoz Joseph Molis Jose Pacheco Clarence Hill Kendall Pettis Jordan Perdomo Pedro Ramirez Kamau Moody Myron Richie Joseph Rego Josh Rodriguez Anthony Morales Jordon Rogers Benjamin Sears Larry Ross II Tyrus Pincham Kyle Salley Paul Sorel Jose Rubalcava Joseph Quelch Donivan Williams Peter Spetelunas Alonso Rubio Lopez COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Jovan Martin Matt Bergeron Glen Coleman Anthony Sosnoski Troy Williams II Tom Bilodeau Richard Rodriguez Jordan McNair Marcus Rodgers Luke McLaughlin Larry Ross Sylvester Davis Jr. David Roy Lisa Coleman DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – HOUSTON ASTROS RBI BRADENTON RBI DETROIT PAL RBI NORTH RBI Brealon Berquin Cameron Claxton Malik Abdul Samuel Covar Owen Castillo Cody Brown John Barnwell Jr. Luis Cruz Tyrese Clayborne Dakota Brittian Christian Blakely Darius Diaz Jaycob Deese Steven Colon Bryce Bush Ignacio Feliz Dante Farr-Collins Christian Diaz Antonio Flores Jr. Josue Fernandez Avery George Joshua Eslinger Chaise Ford Rafael Hilario Joe Hunt Zachary Rodger Zachary Gregorich Widimer Joaquin Bryson Jackson Charles Davidson Christian Gutierez Abrahan Lopez Juan Macias Christian Gardner Carlton Harper Albert Mejia Blake Martin Richard Averill Brian Moore Pirmer Pena Mark Mendoza Tucker Berry Tajudeen Mustapha II Marcos Pujols Brandon Mitchell Sebastian Hasslett Trenton Newby Yoelvis Reyes Robbie Mullins Logan Frasier Matthew Scally Jerry Rodriguez Eghosa Omokaro James Cuccio Kahlil Smith Ronaldo Rodriguez Julian Rojas Gabriel Sotres Pablo Sanchez COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Daryl Wade Dwayne Strong Sr. Elwood Bush Jose Capellan Duane Stelly Enrique Reyes Paul Scally Ruddy Tejada Frank Morales Alphonso Cox Ryan Bush Miguel Rodriguez Jack Frels Dwayne Brown Oscar Perez

15) SENIOR BASEBALL ROSTERS PATERSON BASEBALL CINCINNATI REDS RBI PUERTO RICO RBI HOUSTON ASTROS RBI ASSOCIATION RBI Brett Bosel Jeffrey Acevedo Bryan Cortes Cole Aguon Grant Bradley Robin Adames Darnell Domenech Auston Alexis Andre Christopher Luis Arias Bryan Fuentes Lance Byron Keon Cusic Andy Camilo Ivan Gonzalez Myles Campbell Byron Famble Jr. Danny Camilo Ricky Hernandez Michael Garcia II Alex Franzen Gregory Dominguez Bryan Irizarry Caleb Gilder Raheem Hasan Jose Garcia Rodney Matos Jerson Hardit Deeirow Howard Luis Hidalgo Luis Merced Mason Helett AJ Mueller Jaylin Martinez Samuel Nieves Daschal Johnson VaShawn Phillips Jorge Meran Johaivy Roman Luke Kincaid Justin Pickerall Yefrey Ramirez Joshua Santiago David Leal Carson Plessinger Anthony Rodriguez Rauvardo Torres Christopher Lazano Christian Stidham Tommy Rodriguez Yaniel Vargas Justin Scott Danny Winter Kelvin Tapia Ricardo Velez Tyrone Thomas Clay Woeste Anfernee Torruella Kaelon Woods COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Cameron Satterwhite Nelson Montero Angel Rivera Daryl Wade Clarence Gordon Jr. Danny Camilo Sr. Andy Vazquez Duane Stelly Antonio Dozier Edwin Ramirez Richard Tossas Clifford Adams Byron Famble Sr. Nelson Montero Jr. Eddie Rodriguez Brian White CHICAGO CUBS/UNION LEAGUE ARIZONA RBI MIAMI MARLINS RBI HARRISBURG RBI BOYS & GIRLS CLUB RBI Carlos Baldenegro Balderas Giovanni Arriera Connor Anderson Brian Alvarez Arturo Coronado Ganlucca Borelly John Brubaker Roberto Berdecia Andrew Diggs Victor Cabrera Christian Ciotti Jameil Brown Rick Dominguez Luis Chipi Tyler Friedrich Nikolas Buck Cody Garrison Bryan Lavastida Michael Geesaman Jr. Cristian Camarillo Rodolfo Gonzalez Brett Marks Aaron Gress Jalen Davis Carlos Higuera Jr Joseph Mendez Blair Lewis Michael Hawthorne Charles Mighells Panamantoneo Mendez Steven McInturff Jonathan Hodo Riley Miller Brendon Naylor Andy Pineda Nathanial Kurtz Kona Quiggle Kenneth Prado Colby Schearer Joseph Lara Brock Richardson Carlos Reyes Zachary Sims General McArthur Samuel Romero Contreras Robert Robinson Jeremy Sultzaberger Jarren Norman Dom Ruelas James Spatafora Anthony Washington-Poole Jr. Keith Sanders Luis Tajia Cota Cleveland Westbrook Austin Dressler Nelson Velazquez Phillip Ximines Joe Lucas COACHES COACHES COACHES COACHES Danny Rodriguez Andre Payne Robert Martin Ernest Radcliffe Scott Richardson Edwin Bonilla Steve Zawiski Antonio Artis Sergio Acosta Reginald Williams Joe Solonoski Jessie Turner Glenn Coleman George Barber Darryl Brubaker Juan Enriquez

16) Travel Directions

Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) International to Oak Grove Ballfield Complex. International Airport) International to Bob Jones Park. 1. Head north on International Pkwy (3.3 mi) 1 Head north on International Pkwy (3.3 mi) 2. Take the exit onto Hwy 114 W (0.6 mi) 2 Take the exit onto Hwy 114 W (2.5 mi) 3. Take exit Texan Trail 26 to merge onto Texas 114 Frontage 3 Keep right to stay on Hwy 114 W (5.0 mi) Rd/Texas 121 Frontage Rd (1.1 mi) 4 Take the exit toward White Chapel Blvd (0.3 mi) 4. Turn right onto Texan Trail (1.2 mi) 5 Take N White Chapel Blvd to Goose Neck Rd in Denton 5. Continue onto Ruth Wall Rd (0.3 mi) County (2.4 mi) 6. Turn left onto Dove Loop Rd (1.7 mi) 6 Merge onto Texas 114 Frontage Rd (0.2 mi) 7. Turn right onto Oak Grove Loop S (1.2 mi) 7 Turn right onto N White Chapel Blvd (0.6 mi) 8. Destination will be on the left: Oak Grove Ballfield Complex 8 At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on N White (2520 Oak Grove Loop S. Grapevine, TX 76051) Chapel Blvd (1.6 mi) 9 Turn right onto Goose Neck Rd (13 ft.) Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth 10 Destination will be on the right: Bob Jones Park (3901 N International Airport) International to Colleyville High School White Chapel Blvd Southlake, TX 76092) Baseball Field. 1. Head north on International Pkwy (3.3 mi) Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth 2. Take the exit onto Hwy 114 W (2.5 mi) International Airport) International to University of Texas- 3. Continue onto State Hwy 121 (2.1 mi) Arlington, Allan Saxe Softball Field 4. Take the exit toward Hall - Johnson Rd (0.2 mi) 1 Continue to International Parkway (0.7 mi) 5. Merge onto William D Tate Ave (1.1 mi) 2 Take TX-97 Spur, TX-161 S, President George Bush turnpike S 6. Turn right onto Connecting Rd (0.3 mi) and I-30W to N Fielder RD in Arlington. Take exit 26 from I- 7. Destination will be on the left: Colleyville High School Baseball 30 W (16.2 mi) Field (5401 Heritage Ave. Colleyville, TX 76034) 3 Follow N Fielder Rd to W Mitchell St (2.5 mi) 4 Destination will be on the right: Allan Saxe Softball Field Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth 1307 West Mitchell Street, Arlington, TX 76013 International Airport) International to Grapevine High School Baseball Field. Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth 1 Head north on International Pkwy (3.3 mi) International Airport) International to The Parks at Texas Star 2 Take the exit onto Hwy 114 W (2.5 mi) 1. Continue on International Pkwy. Take TX-97 Spur and TX-183 3 Keep right to stay on Hwy 114 W (0.9 mi) W to W Airport Freeway. Take the exit toward Farm to Market Rd 157/Industrial Blvd from TX-183 W (6.7 mi) 4 Exit onto TX-26 S/Ira E Woods Ave toward Colleyville (2.2 mi) 2. Take N Industrial Blvd, W Euless Blvd and S Pipeline Rd W 5 Turn left onto Mustang Dr. (262 ft.) (1.9 mi) 6 Destination will be on the left: Colleyville High School Baseball 3. Turn left onto Heather Dr., destination will be ahead Field (3223 Mustang Dr. Grapevine, TX 76051) 4. Destination will be on the left: The Parks at Texas Star (1501 S Pipeline Rd, Euless, TX 76039) Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) International to Globe Life Park. Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth 1 Head north on International Pkwy (0.2 mi) International Airport) International to Wagon Wheel Park 2 Take the exit on the left toward Express S (0.2 mi) 1. Take International Pkwy to W Bethel Rd. Take exit toward 3 Turn left toward International Pkwy (0.2 mi) Bass Pro Dr. from TX-121 N (5.0 mi) 2. Follow W Bethel Rd and Creekview Dr. to your destination in 4 Take the ramp onto International Pkwy (1.6 mi) Coppell (1.5mi) 5 Continue onto TX-97 Spur/International Pkwy (1.7 mi) 3. Destination will be on the left: Wagon Wheel Park (1001 6 Keep right at the fork, follow signs for TX-360 S/Arlington and Northpoint Drive, Coppell, TX 75019) merge onto TX-360 S (6.5 mi) 7 Take the exit toward I-30/Ave H/Lamar Blvd/6 Flags Dr. (0.2 mi) Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth 8 Follow E Lamar Blvd to Ballpark Way (1.8 mi) International Airport) International to Bicentennial Park 9 Merge onto N Watson Rd (394 ft.) 1. Follow International Pkwy and TX-114 W to W State Hwy 114. Take the exit toward Kimball Ave from TX-114 (8.3 mi) 10 Turn right onto E Lamar Blvd (0.7 mi) 2. Take E Southlake Blvd to your destination in Southlake (3.5 11 Turn left onto Ballpark Way (1.0 mi) mi) 12 Destination will be on the right: Globe Life Park (1000 Ballpark 3. Destination will be on the left: Bicentennial Park (450 West Way Arlington, TX 76011) Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092)

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 Ben Baroody ...... (212)-931-7830 (603)-493-8955 Jessica Dunn…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..(212) 931-7449 (978)855-8052 Kristi Kaneyuki ...... (212) 931-1121 (714)-624-4976 Dan Paesano ...... (212) 931-1119 (914)-471-6466 Dan Solomon ...... (212) 931-1119 (201)-264-2010 Dan Van Norton ...... (212) 931-1120 (610)-202-8647 Nick Manzo ...... (212)-931-7745 (973)-787-4144 David Ramos ...... (212)-931-7745 (516)-660-8113 Steve Sidoti ...... (212)-931-7745 (646-407-6134 Jakob Gutierrez ...... (212)-931-7745 (785)-806-3659 Jackie DiPiazza...... (212)-931-7745 (973)-901-3672 Karli Schott ...... (212)-931-7745 (908)-418-1947 Brian Rodgers ...... (212)-931-7745 (978)-998-1474 Fax Lines ...... (212) 949-5695

Resident Security Agents (RSA’s) Nicole Fuhrman – Milwaukee Tim Pinckney – Arlington Eric Ewing – Detroit Lupe Juarez – Los Angeles Rodney Stokes – Seattle Rick Chi – New York Mjohno Foster – Milwaukee Karen Huels – Chicago Tanya Little – Philadelphia Steve Martin – St. Louis Anthony Parisi – Colorado Derrick Harris – Milwaukee Andy Stender – Minneapolis Carl Watts – St. Petersburg

Softball, August 4 - August 9, 2015 Baseball, August 10 - August 15, 2015

RBI World Series Staff Office ...... (212)-931-7590 Texas Rangers Karin Morris ...... (817)-436-5933 Breon Dennis ...... (817)-273-5297 Field Representatives Kevin R Mitchell (Grapevine facilities) ...... (817)-410-3347 Chris Tribble (Southlake facilities) ...... (817)-748-8021 Transportation Gaylord Texan Transportation, Grapevine, Texas………………...... (817)-778-2406 Public Relations Steve Arocho ………………………………………………………… ...... (212)-931–7581 RBI Workout Day Jon Joaquin, Philadelphia Phillies ...... (909)-980–1881 Tournament Security Eric Ewing...... (313)-623-6573 Tournament Hotel The Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center...... (817)-778-1000 Head Athletic Trainer Scott A. Fletcher ...... (817)-296-5428 24

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

JUNIOR DIVISION SENIOR DIVISION SOFTBALL Caribbean Region Dominican Republic North RBI Puerto Rico RBI Dominican Republic RBI Champions Chicago Cubs/ Mathews-Dickey Central Region Chicago White Sox RBI Union League Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Club RBI Champions Club RBI (St. Louis, MO) East Region Detroit PAL RBI Cincinnati Reds RBI Cleveland RBI Champions Mid-Atlantic Prince Georges (MD) Boys & Harrisburg (PA) RBI Harrisburg (PA) RBI Champions Girls Club RBI Northeast Region Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket Paterson (NJ) RBI Hoboken (NJ) RBI Champions (RI) RBI Southeast Region River Region RBI Bradenton (FL) RBI Miami Marlins RBI Champions (Montgomery, AL) Southwest Region Houston Astros RBI Houston Astros RBI Houston Astros RBI Champions West Region Arizona RBI Nobu Yamauchi RBI Arizona RBI Champions (Greater Phoenix) (Hilo, HI)

SOFTBALL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 10:00am – 2:00pm Team arrivals, registration, check-in @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A 5:00pm Opening Banquet @ Austin Ranch 7:30pm Orientation / Managers meeting @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 5:30am – 7:30am Breakfast @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A 8:00am Workout Day @ Bob Jones Park 11:30am – 12:30pm Lunch @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A 2:00pm Community Service Event – Play Ball @ Southlake High School 5:30pm – Until Astros/Rangers Game @ Globe Life Park in Arlington

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 5:00am – 7:00am Breakfast @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A 8:00am Team Photos @ Globe Life Park in Arlington 10:30am Games (see separate game schedule) 1:00pm-2:00pm Lunch @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A 3:00pm Games (see separate game schedule) 6:00pm – 7:30pm Dinner @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 5:00am – 7:00am Breakfast @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A 8:00am Games (see separate game schedule) 10:30am Games (see separate game schedule) 1:00pm-2:00pm Lunch @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A 2:30pm – 3:30pm RBI Round Table Session 4:00pm – 7:30pm George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Visit 7:30pm – 9:00pm Dinner @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 5:00am – 7:00am Breakfast @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A 8:00am Games (see separate game schedule)-Playoffs 10:30am Games (see separate game schedule)-Playoffs 1:00pm-2:00pm Lunch @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A 7:00pm – 8:30pm Closing Banquet @ Globe Life Stadium Cholula Home Run Porch

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 6:30am – 8:30am Breakfast @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Morning Hotel checkout/key drop-off TBD Championship game teams’ departure for University of Texas-Arlington TBD All other teams depart for University of Texas-Arlington 11:00am Softball Championship Game at Allan Saxe Field University of Texas-Arlington 12:00pm Lunch @ University of Texas-Arlington Afternoon/evening All teams depart for home cities (championship teams receive boxed lunch after game)

2015 RBI WORLD SERIES SOFTBALL SCHEDULE

American League Central National League Central River Region RBI Nobu Yamauchi RBI Houston Astros RBI Cleveland Baseball Federation RBI Dominican Republic RBI Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club RBI City of Hoboken RBI Harrisburg RBI

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 TIME 5:00pm Opening Banquet @ Austin Ranch WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 TIME 8:00am Workout Day: Bob Jones Park 2:00pm Community Service Event – Play Ball 7:00pm Teams Attend Game At Globe Life Park: Astros @ Rangers THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 8:00am Team Photos @ Globe Life Park AL CENTRAL NL CENTRAL Field 1 Field 2 Field 5 Field 6 Houston @ Dominican Hoboken @ River Cleveland @ Nobu 10:30am Harrisburg @ St. Louis Republic Region Yamauchi Dominican Republic @ River Region @ Nobu Yamauchi @ 2:30pm St. Louis @ Cleveland Hoboken Houston Harrisburg FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 TIME INTERLEAGUE SEEDED ROUND Field 1 Field 2 Field 5 Field 6 8:00am NL 2nd @ AL 1st NL 1st @ AL 2nd NL 4th @ AL 3rd NL 3rd @ AL 4th 10:30am AL 1st @ NL 1st AL 2nd @ NL 2nd AL 3rd @ NL 3rd AL 4th @ NL 4th 2:30pm RBI Round Table Session 4:00pm Paradise Springs/Museum Visit SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 TIME INTERLEAGUE PLAYOFFS# Field 1 Field 2 Field 5 Field 6 8:00am 3rd AL @ 2nd NL 4th NL @ 1st AL 4thAL @ 1st NL 3rd NL @ 2nd AL

10:30am 8:00am game winners 8:00am game winners

7:00pm Closing Banquet @ Globe Life Park

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 TIME Championship Game at Allan Saxe Field at University of Texas-Arlington Winners of Saturday 10:30am games 11:00am

Conclusion of Game Presentation of Softball Championship Awards ALL TIMES LOCAL; CENTRAL TIME *Coin flip will determine the visiting and home team # Interleague Playoffs –Highest seed will be the home team

BASEBALL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MONDAY, AUGUST 10 8:00am - 4:00pm Team arrivals, registration, check-in @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A 7:00pm - 8:30pm Opening Banquet @ Gaylord Texan C 1-3

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 8:00am Team arrivals, registration, check-in @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A 8:30am Workout Day- Oak Grove Complex Grapevine (Jr. Baseball – 8:30am; Sr. Baseball 10:30am) Noon-1:30 pm Lunch @ Longhorn A 2:00pm-5:30pm Community Service Event – Play Ball 4:30pm Managers and Coaches Meeting @ Del Rio room 6:30pm – 8:30pm Dinner @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn F 7:00pm-9:00pm TEAM PHOTOS IN UNIFORMS @ Globe Life Park in Arlington

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 6:30am -8:30am Breakfast @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A 8:30am Games (see separate game schedule) - teams exchange gifts after game 10:30am Games (see separate game schedule) - teams exchange gifts after game 12:30pm – 1:30pm Lunch @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A 3:00pm-4:00pm RBI round table session- Juniors @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A 4:30pm-6:30pm Dinner @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A 6:30pm Jr. teams-George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Visit 7:30pm Senior Games (see separate game schedule)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 5:30am – 7:30am Breakfast @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A 8:30am Games (see separate game schedule) - teams exchange gifts after game 10:30am Games (see separate game schedule) - teams exchange gifts after game 12:30pm-2:30pm Lunch @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A 3:00pm – 4:00pm RBI round table session- Seniors @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A 4:30pm-6:30pm Dinner @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A 6:30pm (tentative) Sr. teams-George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Visit 7:30pm Senior Games (see separate game schedule) 7:30pm Junior Games (see separate game schedule)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 5:30am – 7:30am Breakfast @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A 7:45am Games (see separate game schedule) – Playoffs (Quarterfinals) 7:45am Games (see separate game schedule) – Playoffs (Quarterfinals) 11:15am Games (see separate game schedule) – Playoffs (Semifinals) 12:00pm -3:00pm Lunch @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A 4:00pm Departure for Rays/Rangers Game @ Globe Life Park in Arlington (Including dinner at Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame) 6:30pm estimated Pre-Game Ceremonies @ Globe Life Park

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 5:00am – 6:45am Breakfast @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A TBD Junior Championship game teams’ departure for Globe Life Park in Arlington TBD Senior Championship game teams’ departure for Globe Life Park in Arlington TBD All remaining teams depart for Globe Life Park in Arlington 7:30am Junior Championship Game at Globe Life Park in Arlington Conclusion of Game Presentation of Junior Championship Game Awards 10:45am Senior Championship Game at Globe Life Park in Arlington Conclusion of Game Presentation of Senior Championship Game Awards 1:00pm All teams Lunch @ Globe Life Park in Arlington location

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 Tentative: based upon team departures 6:30am – 8:30am Breakfast @ Gaylord Texan Longhorn A Morning Hotel checkout/key drop-off 12:00pm All Teams Depart for home cities

2015 RBI WORLD SERIES BASEBALL SCHEDULE

JUNIORS - AMERICAN LEAGUE SENIORS - NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST WEST EAST WEST Chicago White Sox RBI Houston Astros RBI Cincinnati Reds RBI Arizona RBI BGC of Pawtucket RBI Bradenton RBI Paterson RBI Miami Marlins RBI Arizona RBI Detroit PAL RBI Puerto Rico RBI Harrisburg RBI Prince Georges BGC RBI Dominican Republic North RBI Houston Astros RBI Chicago Cubs/Union League BGC RBI

MONDAY, AUGUST 10

TIME 8:00am Team Arrivals 6:00pm Opening Banquet @ Gaylord Texan

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 TIME 8:30am Workout Day@ Oak Grove 1:30pm Lunch @ Gaylord Texan 2:00pm Community Service Event – Play Ball 5:00pm Dinner @ Gaylord Texan 7:00pm Team Photos @ Globe Life Park

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 Juniors East - Juniors West - Seniors East - Seniors West - TIME @ Oak Grove (I) @ Colleyville City Park @ Oak Grove (H) @ Colleyville HS 8:00am Chicago WS @ PG County DR North @ Detroit Cincinnati @ Houston Miami @ Chicago Cubs 10:30am Pawtucket @ Arizona Houston @ Bradenton Paterson @ Puerto Rico Harrisburg @ Arizona 3:00pm RBI Round Table Session- Juniors Seniors East - Seniors West- Seniors East - Seniors West -

@ Grapevine HS @ Colleyville HS @ Oak Grove (H) Bicentennial Park 7:30pm Houston @ Paterson Chicago Cubs @ Harrisburg Puerto Rico @ Cincinnati Arizona @ Miami

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 Juniors East - Juniors West - Seniors East - Seniors West - TIME @ Colleyville City Park @ Oak Grove (I) @ Grapevine HS @ Bicentennial Park 8:00am PG County @ Pawtucket Detroit @ Houston Paterson v. Cincinnati* Harrisburg v. Miami* 10:30am Arizona @ Chicago WS Bradenton @ DR North Puerto Rico v. Houston* Arizona v. Chicago Cubs* 3:00pm RBI Round Table Session- Seniors Juniors East - Juniors West - Juniors East - Juniors West -

@ Oak Grove (I) @ The Park at Texas Star @ Wagon Wheel Park @ Colleyville City Park 7:30pm Pawtucket v. Chicago WS* PG County v. Arizona* DR North v. Houston* Houston v. Detroit* FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 INTERLEAGUE PLAYOFFS # Juniors Juniors Seniors Seniors TIME @ Wagon Wheel Park @ Oak Grove (I) @ Oak Grove (H) @ Bicentennial Park 7:45am 4th West @ 1st East 4th East @ 1st West 4th West @ 1st East 4th East @ 1st West Juniors Juniors Seniors Seniors

@ Colleyville City Park @ The Park at Texas Star @ Grapevine HS @ Colleyville HS 7:45am 3rd East @ 2nd West 3rd West @ 2nd East 3rd East @ 2nd West 3rd West @ 2nd East Juniors Juniors Seniors Seniors

@ Colleyville City Park @ Oak Grove (I) @ Grapevine HS @ Colleyville HS 11:15am 7:45am winners 7:45am winners 7:45am winners 7:45am winners 5:00pm Teams At Globe Life Park: Rays @ Rangers (Dinner & Game) Pre- Game World Series teams recognition @ GLOBE LIFE PARK SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 All Games at Globe Life Park in Arlington 7:30am Junior Division Championship Game (Friday 10:15am Junior winners) Conclusion of Game Presentation of Junior Championship Awards Senior Division Championship Game (Friday 10:15am Senior winners) 10:45am

Conclusion of Game Presentation of Senior Championship Awards ALL TIMES LOCAL; CENTRAL TIME, *Coin flip will determine the visiting and home team # Interleague Playoffs –Highest seed will be the home team 29

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