2015 RBI WORLD SERIES HANDBOOK

Table of Contents

Welcome Letter 2

1. Tournament Information 3-4

1.1 Arrival and Departure

1.2 Fields

1.3 Lodging

1.4 Headquarters

1.5 Meals

1.6 Hotels

1.7 Security

1.8 Transportation/Departure to/from games/events

1.9 Evening Activities

1.10 Equipment

1.11 Media

1.12 Clothing

1.13 Laundry

1.14 First Aid

2. Tournament Play and Team Information 5-6

2.1 Rosters

2.2 Documentation

2.3 Eligibility

2.4 Scorekeeping/Statistics

2.5 Pattern of Play

2.6 Playing Rules

2.7 Game Rules of Conduct

2.8 Awards

3. Weather and Safety Information 7

3.1 Rain or other weather conditions

3.2 Athletic Training Service Facts

3.3 Concussions

4. Field and Venue Information 8-10

4.1 Field Venue Rules and Regulations

4.2 Information for World Series Parent and Guest Attendees

5. Addresses 11-12

6. Travel Information 13-14

6.1 Airport Travel Safety Tips

6.2 Items prohibited from aircraft cabins

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

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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: rbi@mlb.com . Sincerely, Tony Reagins, Senior Vice President, Youth Programs Major League Baseball

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1) Tournament Information

1.1 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

Most teams will be flying into the Dallas Metroplex area on Saturday, August 4 (softball teams) or Friday, August 10 (baseball teams). Charter bus service to and from the airport will be provided to the hotel. Please look for the RBI representative when your flight arrives. Your return home will likely be on Thursday, August 9 (softball teams) or Wednesday, August 15 (softball teams). Please see pages 13–14 regarding additional air travel security procedures and tips. 1.2 FIELDS Games will be played in the Dallas Metroplex area at Colleyville City Park and Colleyville High School in Colleyville, Oak Grove Ballfield Complex and Grapevine High School in Grapevine, The Parks at Texas Star in Arlington, Wagon Wheel Park in Coppell, Bicentennial Park in Southlake and Globe Life Park in Arlington (baseball); and Bob Jones Park in Southlake, and at Allan Saxe Field at UT Arlington(softball). Directions to all fields can be found at the RBI World Series headquarters office at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center and on page 23. 1.3 LODGING

While at the Series, teams will stay at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center. See page 11 for phone numbers and address. Any guests or relatives wishing to attend the Series please see page 11 regarding information for non-participants who wish to attend the Series. 1.4 HEADQUARTERS

The Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center will serve as the headquarters hotel for the 2015 RBI World Series. The address is: 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, Texas 76051. The offices are available for all RBI personnel, media and coaches. The phone number is 212-931 7-415. Players are not allowed in the offices. 1.5 MEALS At least two (2) meals per day, with the exception of the team’s arrival day, will be provided to all players and coaches. Concession areas may be open at or near field locations. Guests attending the Series are responsible for their own meals.

1.6 HOTEL AND SITE CONDUCT

a. Coaches must provide a credit card for incidentals incurred by team and will be charged.

b. Telephones and in-room pay movies will be turned off in all rooms.

c. Players are not to leave sites or hotel without a Major League Baseball authorized chaperone.

d. Players with relatives in the Dallas Metroplex (either residing or visiting) will not be permitted to visit or leave designated Series sites.

e. No fraternizing at hotels with non-tournament participants.

f. Players must wear their color - coded wristband and/or RBI credential at all times.

g. All players must be in their rooms by 10:30 pm or immediately upon returning from an event, whichever is later. Players are to sleep in their assigned rooms only.

h. Teams are responsible and will be billed for any damage to hotel rooms, facilities, and grounds or to any other Series site. All teams will be required to present a $100 check or money order as a security deposit at check-in.

i. Gambling, the use of tobacco products or alcoholic beverages of any kind will not be permitted. Players may not enter any bar or club where alcohol is being served.

j. Players may not use swimming pools unless accompanied by an adult.

k. Weight and fitness rooms are off limits to players at all times.

l. The RBI World Series staff reserves the right to disqualify and return all players, coaches and teams to their home city for failure to adhere to any of the above.

1.7 SECURITY 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 officers understand the concerns of athletes and young people, and are knowledgeable of the city.

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1.1) Tournament Information (cont’d)

1.8 TRANSPORTATION/DEPARTURE TO AND FROM EVENTS AND GAMES

a) Buses will be used to transport teams to and from the airport and to and from games and events.

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 departure time will be left behind. Any player left behind at an event may be immediately returned home.

c) Guests attending the Series are responsible for

their own transportation. Players must travel with teams and will not be permitted to arrive at the Series prior to the event with family or friends or depart the event early.

1.9 EVENING ACTIVITIES Planned evening activities include: a welcome dinner or lunch, a Major League game, a water park, and a closing luncheon. Major League Baseball will pay admission for all participants (players and coaches) in the Series to all events. Once in an attraction, players wishing to purchase anything additional (food or souvenirs) must do so with their own funds. At these events, players must wear either their World Series t-shirt or cap in addition to their wristband and/or ID cards. All guests (non-participants) are responsible for their own admission to attractions/evening events. Due to space restrictions, guests will not be permitted at the welcome banquet, but may purchase tickets in advance for closing banquets. 1.10 EQUIPMENT Teams must bring their own uniforms and equipment (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.

1.12 CLOTHING Proper attire is expected for the opening and closing banquets (no shorts, cutoffs, jeans, tube tops or sneakers; boys must wear a collared shirt). RBI polos will be provided to all participants for the opening banquet. All teams are required to wear tan khaki bottoms (pants or skirt) with the polo; if a team is unable to wear color-matching bottoms, please reach out to the RBI National office to discuss other options. 1.13 LAUNDRY Laundry service procedures for uniforms are as follows:

a) MLB will provide laundry service for team uniforms, which includes pants, uniform top, and socks for each player/coach.

b) Drop off your entire team’s uniform set (plastic bags provided) in the RBI Players’ Lounge no later than the time posted on the laundry schedule posted in the Lounge and the RBI Office.

c) Team uniforms will be clean and ready for pick-up next morning according to the posted laundry schedule.

d) Team should

Each team is responsible for having their uniforms ready for cleaning per the posted schedule. If a team misses a pick up time they will be responsible for the cost of their team’s laundry. The hotel has five washers and four dryers on the Lower Level of the Lone Star Tower. Rates: $1.00 p/ wash & $1.00 p/dry. 1.14 FIRST-AID There will be trainers at each game site. See page 7 for additional medical training information. ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE COMPLETED MEDICAL FORMS ON FILE.

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2) Tournament Play and Team Information 2.1 ROSTERS Rosters are limited to fifteen (15) players and four (4) coaches. All accommodations, entry to events and complimentary items are based on this number. Bat or ball boys or girls are not permitted. 2.2 DOCUMENTATION The following are due prior to the tournament and teams should carry copies with them at all times: ● Completed Team Roster Form with accompanying proofs of birth* ● Proof of Insurance ● Completed Player Information Forms with photos ● Hotel Rooming List ● RBI Workout Day Event Form ● Code of Conduct Pledge ● Coaches Background Check Authorizations *Only birth certificates, passports, and Alien Registration Cards are acceptable. 2.3 ELIGIBILITY

a) All participants must have signed consent from their

parents or legal guardian(s) in order to participate in the World Series.

b) Junior Division: For players ages 13-15 who have not reached their 16th birthday by May 1, 2015.

c) Senior Division: For players ages 16-18 who have not reached their 19th birthday by May 1, 2015.

d) Softball: For players ages 15-18 who have not reached their 19th birthday by January 1, 2015.

e) No player may play on more than one team.

f) No player may play under an assumed name.

g) An offending team will forfeit any game in which an ineligible player has been used.

2.4 SCOREKEEPING/STATISTICS There will be an official scorekeeper at all games. Cumulative statistics will be available each evening to all coaches and series personnel. 2.5 PATTERN OF PLAY Teams will be placed in a four (4) team bracket and will play a round robin schedule against the teams in their bracket. There will then be an inter-bracket playoff. The top playoff winners from the two brackets will meet in the championship game on Thursday, August 10 (baseball) or Wednesday, August 16 (softball). All teams are scheduled to play a minimum of four games. The two teams that reach the Championship will play at least five or six games, weather permitting.

2.6 PLAYING RULES

a) A combination of the 2015 High School Baseball Rules published by the National Federation of State High School Associations, the 2015 Official Playing Rules of Major League Baseball and the 2015 ASA Girls 18 and Under Fast Pitch Rules shall serve as the official playing rules for the RBI World Series.

b) All games are seven (7) innings. However, a game is legally complete after five (5) innings if the visiting team is ahead and after 4 ½ innings if the home team is ahead. Any game not completed due to weather, darkness, or power failure or otherwise, shall be a suspended game and play resumed from the point of suspension.

c) At any level of tournament play, 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.

d) No inning may start after two hours and fifteen 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.)

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e) Baseball: a ten (10) run mercy rule will be in effect after five (5) innings, fifteen (15) runs after three (3) innings. Softball: an eight (8) run mercy rule shall be in effect after five (5) innings, fifteen (15) runs after three (3) innings.

f) Unless indicated, the home team will be

determined by the toss of a coin.

g) All participants must wear RBI logo patches

on their left uniform sleeve or on the front of the uniform jersey (if sleeveless) (patches should be ironed in place and then sewn on).

h) BASEBALL ONLY: Pitchers may not pitch

more than fourteen (14) innings in the entire Series or seven (7) innings in one day (unless he or she is pitching at the time a game goes into extra innings, then he or she may pitch until relieved, the game’s conclusion, or he or she has reached the tournament limit of 14 innings), or make more than four (4) pitching appearances in total (these restrictions do not apply to softball). In the event that a tournament game extends beyond midnight, pitching shall be charged on the day the game began.

i) Use of the EH (Extra Hitter) is not permitted

during tournament play.

j) No protests shall ever be permitted on judgment decisions by an umpire.

k) No protests, except eligibility, shall be honored

after a game has been completed.

l) A forfeit at any time shall be treated as a win for the benefiting team and not a bye.

m) No forfeit will be granted due to a team’s late

arrival.

n) Any team failing to appear for a tournament game or leaving the field before a game has been completed risk the penalty of being barred from further tournament play. All decisions on this issue will be determined only by MLB personnel.

o) Only coaches and players are allowed on the

field.

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

q) Tie-breaking procedures: head-to-head (two

teams, unless one team has beaten all others they are tied with), followed by runs allowed (divided by defensive innings to determine average per 7 innings), followed by coin toss.

r) Note face mask requirement rules (Girls

Softball).

s) Metal spikes are permitted in softball

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.

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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.

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4) Field and Venue Information

4.1 FIELD VENUE RULES AND REGULATIONS The following Rules and Regulations (“Rules”) shall apply to the use and operation of all field venues and all of the facilities and premises thereof:

A) Access. Major League Baseball shall have the right to remove or exclude from or to restrain (or take legal action to do so) any unauthorized person from entering or remaining at the fields, or any portion thereof, for violation of any law and/or these Rules, or for other reasons that Major League Baseball shall deem appropriate.

B) Prohibited Activities. Unless otherwise

explicitly agreed to in writing, Patrons shall not engage in any of the following activities upon or within the Fields:

i) use, or permit to be used, any sidewalks or

other portions of the fields for solicitation or for the sale or display of any merchandise or for any other business, occupation or undertaking, or for outdoor public meetings, promotions or other entertainment of any kind;

ii) use, or permit to be used, any sound broadcasting or amplifying device which is disruptive to another venue or which can be heard outside the fields;

iii) use, or permit to be used, any flashing, beacon, strobe, chaser or other form of special attention-getting lighting, unless otherwise specifically permitted by Major League Baseball;

iv) park any trailer, truck or other vehicle at the fields at any time for the purpose of advertising or promoting business without prior approval of Major League Baseball;

v) engage in any conduct that might tend to interfere with or impede the use of any portion of the fields, by any customer, business invitee, employee or other Patrons of the fields;

vi) create a disturbance; attract attention; or harass, annoy, disparage, or be detrimental to the interest of any of the business or activities (including the competitive events) at the fields;

vii) deface, damage, alter or demolish any sign, light standard or fixture, landscaping material, or other improvement within the fields, or the property of any patrons, customers, business invitees or employees situated within the fields;

viii) smoke inside any facility, in lines for admission or entrance into a facility, or in any indoor or outdoor seating areas;

ix) throw any objects, other than as part of an event or authorized activity;

x) obstruct any sidewalks, passages, exits, aisles, ramps or any other common areas in and around the fields;

xi) exceed any posted speed limits on roadways, driveways or parking lots;

xii) photography, videography or audio taping for commercial purposes, unless expressly authorized by Major League Baseball.

C) Prohibited Items. Patrons are not permitted to bring the following items:

i) banners or flags, except for banners or flags that include team names, or as expressly authorized by Major League Baseball;

ii) weapons of any kind; iii) video cameras into any event which is televised.

If a camera is brought into an event, the owner will be asked to kindly refrain from videotaping. If they continue to do so, the owner will be given the option of returning the camera to their vehicle or having Major League Baseball hold onto it for them at the RBI World Series office.

iv) spectators may be prohibited from bringing coolers, backpacks and large bags into RBI World Series sites. Small bags may be subject to inspection.

v) food or drink (event participants and spectators may be permitted an exception upon approval of the fields management).

viii) smoke inside any facility, in lines for

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4.1) Field and Venue Information (cont’d)

D) Parking. All motor vehicles shall be parked in

an orderly manner within designated parking spaces. Field management shall have the right to tow away any vehicle, at owner’s expense, which is improperly parked in violation of these rules.

E) Deliveries/Loading/Unloading. All deliveries to

the field and loading and unloading of goods shall be done only at such locations, in such manner and at such times as may be designated by Fields management.

F) Facilities. The entire facilities contained

within the field shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which they were constructed. If it is reasonably determined in the opinion of Major League Baseball that Event participants, through its use, caused any breakage or damage to any facility at the field, Event participants will be responsible for the cost to repair such damage.

G) Restrooms. The restrooms, toilets, urinals,

wash bowls, locker room and other bathroom facilities and apparatus shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which they were constructed, and no foreign substances of

any kind whatsoever shall be disposed therein. If it is determined that Event participants, through its use, caused any breakage, stoppage or damage to any restroom facility at the field, Event participants will be responsible for the cost to repair such damage.

H) Signs. No signs shall be erected, placed or

installed by Event participants without Major League Baseball’s prior written consent.

I) Competition Rules. The competition rules of

the RBI World Series or sport’s governing body sanctioning the event shall apply to all competitions held at the field. This includes RBI World Series rules of competitor conduct. Major League Baseball will assist in the strict enforcement of the authority of umpires and other officials to govern the competition and in the enforcement of rules of RBI or sport’s governing body.

J) Acceptance. By entering into the field, all

patrons and other users of invitees of the field agree to be bound by and will adhere to these rules.

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.

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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!

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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/

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(5.2) Venue Addresses

VENUES

BASEBALL

Oak Grove Ballfield Complex (Fields H & I) 2520 Oak Grove Loop South

Grapevine, TX 76501

Colleyville High School Baseball Field 5401 Heritage Avenue Colleyville, TX 76034

Grapevine High School Baseball Field

3223 Mustang Drive Grapevine, TX 76051

Colleyville City Park 5200 Bransford Road Colleyville, TX 76034

Globe Life Park

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

SOFTBALL

Bob Jones Park (Fields 1, 2, 5, 6) 3901 N White Chapel Blvd

Southlake, TX 76092

University of Texas-Arlington Allan Saxe Softball Field

1307 West Mitchell Street Arlington, TX 76013

Southlake High School (Play Ball event)

800 N White Chapel Blvd Southlake, TX 76092

(817) 949-5600

Austin Ranch (Softball Opening event, Private) 2009 Anderson Gibson Rd.,

Grapevine, TX 76051

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

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6) Travel Information

6.1 Airport Security Travel Tips A) Trip Preparation - You will need your paper ticket, e-ticket

confirmation, itinerary and/or boarding pass to get through the security checkpoint at the airport.

- Bring proper photo identification – government

issued non-driver’s ID, a valid photo driver's license, an active passport or employee identification from a county, state or federal agency. Passengers traveling from Canada and Dominican Republic must carry a passport. Passengers traveling from Puerto Rico do not need a passport, but will need a government-issued photo ID.

- Do not pack any sharp objects, such as scissors and

knives, in your checked baggage. A detailed list of items prohibited in aircraft cabins follows. Items allowed in carry-on baggage include nail clippers, nail files, tweezers, safety razors (including disposable razors), eyelash curlers, knitting needles, walking canes and umbrellas.

B) Airport Check-In Allow an ample amount of time before your flight is scheduled to depart: - Domestic flights: Check bags at least 60 minutes

prior; be at the gate at least 30 minutes prior; aircraft doors close 15 minutes prior.

- International flights: Check bags at least 90

minutes prior; be at the gate at least 30 minutes prior; aircraft doors close 15 minutes prior.

C) Security Screening 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 government-issued photo ID as you approach the security checkpoint.

- Only ticketed passengers are allowed beyond the

security checkpoints. Arrangements can be made

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

- You are allowed to have one carry-on bag and one

personal item (such as purse or briefcase). - Be prepared to remove your laptop from its travel

case so that it can be x-rayed separately.

- Policies on liquids: 3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3 ounce bottle or less; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size is a security measure.

- Limit metal objects worn on your person or

clothing. All hand-carried items, including coats, cell phones, keys, change, food, etc. must be screened through the x-ray machine.

- If the alarm sounds when you walk through the

metal detector, you will be screened with a hand-held metal detector and may also be subject to a pat-down search.

- Passengers may also be randomly selected to be

inspected. - Remove shoes.* D) Gate Procedures - You and your carry-on baggage may be randomly

selected for additional screening at your departure gate.

- You may be required to show your identification

along with your ticket and/or boarding pass as you board the aircraft. Aircraft doors close 15 minutes prior to departure.

E) Baggage Charges by Airline - You may be charged up to $70 for checked bags.

Major League Baseball will not reimburse teams for checked bag charges

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

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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

Automatic weapons

Axes

BASEBALL BATS

BB guns

Billy clubs

Blackjacks

Blasting caps

Bows and arrows

Box cutters

Brass knuckles

Bull whips

Cattle prods

Compressed air guns

Corkscrews

Cricket bats

Crow bars

Disabling chemicals or gases

Dog repellent spray

Dynamite

Fire extinguishers

Flare pistols

Golf clubs

Gun lighters

Gunpowder

Hammers

Hand grenades

Hatchets

Hockey sticks

Hunting knives

Ice axe/Ice pick

Knives (any length)

Kubatons

Large, heavy tools (such as wrenches, pliers, etc.)

Mace

Martial arts devices

Meat cleavers

Metal scissors with pointed tips

Nunchucks

Pellet guns

Pen knives

Pepper spray

Pistols

Plastic explosives

Pool cues

Portable power drills

Portable power saws

Razor blades (not in a cartridge)

Religious knives

Replica weapons

Revolvers

Rifles

Road flares

SCUBA knives

Sabers

Screwdrivers

Shot guns

Ski poles

Spear guns

Starter pistols

Straight razors

Stun guns/shocking devices

Swords

Tear gas

Throwing stars

Toy transformer robots (toy forms a toy gun)

Toy weapons

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.

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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.

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8) RBI Workout Day Event Form

TEAM _________________________ 60 Yard Dash Outfield Throw Catcher’s Accuracy Throw Outfield Relay Throw Home to Home Run Around the Horn Relay

PARTICIPANTS

1.________________________________________

2.________________________________________

3.________________________________________

4.________________________________________

1.________________________________________

2.________________________________________

3.________________________________________

4.________________________________________

1.________________________________________

2.________________________________________

1.________________________________________

2.________________________________________

3.________________________________________

4.________________________________________

1.________________________________________

2.________________________________________

3.________________________________________

4.________________________________________

1.________________________________________

2.________________________________________

3.________________________________________

4.________________________________________

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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

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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 Champion

Senior Baseball Champion

Softball 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

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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

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13) SOFTBALL BASEBALL ROSTERS

RIVER REGION RBI HOUSTON ASTROS RBI DOMINICAN REPUBLIC -

SOUTH CITY OF HOBOKEN RBI

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

NOBU YAMAUCHI RBI CLEVELAND BASEBALL

FEDERATION RBI MATHEWS-DICKEY BOYS &

GIRLS CLUB RBI HARRISBURG 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

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14) JUNIOR BASEBALL ROSTERS

CHICAGO WHITE SOX RBI BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF

PAWTUCKET RBI ARIZONA RBI

PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY 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

HOUSTON ASTROS RBI BRADENTON RBI DETROIT PAL RBI DOMINICAN REPUBLIC –

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

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15) SENIOR BASEBALL ROSTERS

CINCINNATI REDS RBI PATERSON BASEBALL

ASSOCIATION RBI PUERTO RICO RBI HOUSTON ASTROS 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

ARIZONA RBI MIAMI MARLINS RBI HARRISBURG RBI CHICAGO CUBS/UNION LEAGUE

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

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16) Travel Directions Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) International to Oak Grove Ballfield Complex. 1. Head north on International Pkwy (3.3 mi)

2. Take the exit onto Hwy 114 W (0.6 mi)

3. Take exit Texan Trail 26 to merge onto Texas 114 Frontage

Rd/Texas 121 Frontage Rd (1.1 mi)

4. Turn right onto Texan Trail (1.2 mi)

5. Continue onto Ruth Wall Rd (0.3 mi)

6. Turn left onto Dove Loop Rd (1.7 mi)

7. Turn right onto Oak Grove Loop S (1.2 mi)

8. Destination will be on the left: Oak Grove Ballfield Complex

(2520 Oak Grove Loop S. Grapevine, TX 76051)

Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) International to Colleyville High School Baseball Field. 1. Head north on International Pkwy (3.3 mi)

2. Take the exit onto Hwy 114 W (2.5 mi)

3. Continue onto State Hwy 121 (2.1 mi)

4. Take the exit toward Hall - Johnson Rd (0.2 mi)

5. Merge onto William D Tate Ave (1.1 mi)

6. Turn right onto Connecting Rd (0.3 mi)

7. Destination will be on the left: Colleyville High School Baseball

Field (5401 Heritage Ave. Colleyville, TX 76034)

Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) International to Grapevine High School Baseball Field. 1 Head north on International Pkwy (3.3 mi)

2 Take the exit onto Hwy 114 W (2.5 mi)

3 Keep right to stay on Hwy 114 W (0.9 mi)

4 Exit onto TX-26 S/Ira E Woods Ave toward Colleyville (2.2 mi)

5 Turn left onto Mustang Dr. (262 ft.)

6 Destination will be on the left: Colleyville High School Baseball

Field (3223 Mustang Dr. Grapevine, TX 76051)

Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) International to Globe Life Park. 1 Head north on International Pkwy (0.2 mi)

2 Take the exit on the left toward Express S (0.2 mi)

3 Turn left toward International Pkwy (0.2 mi)

4 Take the ramp onto International Pkwy (1.6 mi)

5 Continue onto TX-97 Spur/International Pkwy (1.7 mi)

6 Keep right at the fork, follow signs for TX-360 S/Arlington and

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)

8 Follow E Lamar Blvd to Ballpark Way (1.8 mi)

9 Merge onto N Watson Rd (394 ft.)

10 Turn right onto E Lamar Blvd (0.7 mi)

11 Turn left onto Ballpark Way (1.0 mi)

12 Destination will be on the right: Globe Life Park (1000 Ballpark

Way Arlington, TX 76011)

Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) International to Bob Jones Park. 1 Head north on International Pkwy (3.3 mi)

2 Take the exit onto Hwy 114 W (2.5 mi)

3 Keep right to stay on Hwy 114 W (5.0 mi)

4 Take the exit toward White Chapel Blvd (0.3 mi)

5 Take N White Chapel Blvd to Goose Neck Rd in Denton

County (2.4 mi)

6 Merge onto Texas 114 Frontage Rd (0.2 mi)

7 Turn right onto N White Chapel Blvd (0.6 mi)

8 At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on N White

Chapel Blvd (1.6 mi)

9 Turn right onto Goose Neck Rd (13 ft.)

10 Destination will be on the right: Bob Jones Park (3901 N White Chapel Blvd Southlake, TX 76092)

Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) International to University of Texas-Arlington, Allan Saxe Softball Field 1 Continue to International Parkway (0.7 mi)

2 Take TX-97 Spur, TX-161 S, President George Bush turnpike S

and I-30W to N Fielder RD in Arlington. Take exit 26 from I-

30 W (16.2 mi)

3 Follow N Fielder Rd to W Mitchell St (2.5 mi)

4 Destination will be on the right: Allan Saxe Softball Field

1307 West Mitchell Street, Arlington, TX 76013

Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) International to The Parks at Texas Star 1. Continue on International Pkwy. Take TX-97 Spur and TX-183

W to W Airport Freeway. Take the exit toward Farm to Market Rd 157/Industrial Blvd from TX-183 W (6.7 mi)

2. Take N Industrial Blvd, W Euless Blvd and S Pipeline Rd W (1.9 mi)

3. Turn left onto Heather Dr., destination will be ahead 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 Wagon Wheel Park 1. Take International Pkwy to W Bethel Rd. Take exit toward

Bass Pro Dr. from TX-121 N (5.0 mi) 2. Follow W Bethel Rd and Creekview Dr. to your destination in

Coppell (1.5mi) 3. Destination will be on the left: Wagon Wheel Park (1001

Northpoint Drive, Coppell, TX 75019) Directions from Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) International to Bicentennial Park 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) 2. Take E Southlake Blvd to your destination in Southlake (3.5

mi) 3. Destination will be on the left: Bicentennial Park (450 West

Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092)

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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

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PARTICIPATING TEAMS

JUNIOR DIVISION SENIOR DIVISION SOFTBALL

Caribbean Region Champions

Dominican Republic North RBI Puerto Rico RBI Dominican Republic RBI

Central Region Champions

Chicago White Sox RBI

Chicago Cubs/

Union League Boys & Girls Club RBI

Mathews-Dickey

Boys & Girls Club RBI (St. Louis, MO)

East Region Champions

Detroit PAL RBI Cincinnati Reds RBI Cleveland RBI

Mid-Atlantic Champions

Prince Georges (MD) Boys & Girls Club RBI

Harrisburg (PA) RBI Harrisburg (PA) RBI

Northeast Region Champions

Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket (RI) RBI

Paterson (NJ) RBI

Hoboken (NJ) RBI

Southeast Region Champions

Bradenton (FL) RBI Miami Marlins RBI River Region RBI (Montgomery, AL)

Southwest Region Champions

Houston Astros RBI Houston Astros RBI Houston Astros RBI

West Region Champions

Arizona RBI (Greater Phoenix)

Arizona RBI Nobu Yamauchi RBI

(Hilo, HI)

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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)

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2015 RBI WORLD SERIES SOFTBALL SCHEDULE

American League Central National League Central River Region RBI

Houston Astros RBI Dominican Republic RBI

City of Hoboken RBI

Nobu Yamauchi RBI Cleveland Baseball Federation RBI

Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club 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

10:30am Houston @ Dominican

Republic Hoboken @ River

Region Harrisburg @ St. Louis

Cleveland @ Nobu Yamauchi

2:30pm Dominican Republic @

Hoboken

River Region @

Houston St. Louis @ Cleveland

Nobu Yamauchi @

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

11:00am Winners of Saturday 10:30am games

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

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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

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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

TIME Juniors East -

@ Oak Grove (I) Juniors West -

@ Colleyville City Park Seniors East -

@ Oak Grove (H) Seniors West -

@ 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 -

@ Grapevine HS Seniors West-

@ Colleyville HS Seniors East -

@ Oak Grove (H) Seniors West -

Bicentennial Park

7:30pm Houston @ Paterson Chicago Cubs @ Harrisburg Puerto Rico @ Cincinnati Arizona @ Miami

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13

TIME Juniors East -

@ Colleyville City Park Juniors West -

@ Oak Grove (I) Seniors East -

@ Grapevine HS Seniors West -

@ 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 -

@ Oak Grove (I) Juniors West -

@ The Park at Texas Star Juniors East -

@ Wagon Wheel Park Juniors West -

@ 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 #

TIME Juniors

@ Wagon Wheel Park Juniors

@ Oak Grove (I) Seniors

@ Oak Grove (H) Seniors

@ Bicentennial Park

7:45am 4th West @ 1st East 4th East @ 1st West 4th West @ 1st East 4th East @ 1st West

Juniors

@ Colleyville City Park Juniors

@ The Park at Texas Star Seniors

@ Grapevine HS Seniors

@ Colleyville HS

7:45am 3rd East @ 2nd West 3rd West @ 2nd East 3rd East @ 2nd West 3rd West @ 2nd East

Juniors

@ Colleyville City Park Juniors

@ Oak Grove (I) Seniors

@ Grapevine HS Seniors

@ 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

10:45am Senior Division Championship Game (Friday 10:15am Senior winners)

Conclusion

of Game Presentation of Senior Championship Awards

JUNIORS - AMERICAN LEAGUE SENIORS - NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST

Chicago White Sox RBI BGC of Pawtucket RBI

Arizona RBI Prince Georges BGC RBI

WEST Houston Astros RBI

Bradenton RBI Detroit PAL RBI

Dominican Republic North RBI

EAST Cincinnati Reds RBI

Paterson RBI Puerto Rico RBI

Houston Astros RBI

WEST Arizona RBI

Miami Marlins RBI Harrisburg RBI

Chicago Cubs/Union League BGC RBI

ALL TIMES LOCAL; CENTRAL TIME, *Coin flip will determine the visiting and home team

# Interleague Playoffs –Highest seed will be the home team

2015 RBI WORLD SERIES BASEBALL SCHEDULE