Nine Youth Academy athletes selected for MLB Develops invitation-only events in 2026
- Nine Rangers Youth Academy athletes earn selections to MLB Develops 2026 events
- Frost Bank partnering with Rangers to host Money Smarts Reality Fair on Nov. 3
- Vincent Hood and Amarianna Hill to be recognized at World Series Game 2
Nine Texas Rangers Youth Academy athletes were selected to participate in MLB Develops events in 2026, earning opportunities to showcase their skills and continue developing their games alongside talented players from across the country.
Anthony Bazan, Braylon Hubbard, Diego Reyes and Isaac Palmar were selected for the Hank Aaron Invitational. Bazan was also selected for the WWBA Breakthrough Series Freshmen National Team, while Palmar earned a spot on the Jr. Arizona Fall Classic National Team.
Dominik Harper and Evan Ogwezi were selected for the Dream Series and Breakthrough Series teams.
In girls baseball, Aaliyah Marquez was selected for the Breakthrough Series and Elite Development Invitational. Amarianna Hill and Alexis Blanton were selected for the Breakthrough Series and Elite Development Invitational in softball.
Through MLB Develops, these nine athletes will have opportunities to further their development and gain experience in competitive environments while representing the Rangers Youth Academy. Tropical Smoothie presented each athlete with a “Year of Free Sips” voucher in recognition of their achievements.
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Money Smarts Reality Fair presented by Frost Bank set For Nov. 3
- What it is: Texas Rangers and Frost Bank are hosting a Money Smarts Reality Fair, a hands-on budgeting and financial literacy activity with Frost Bankers, at the Youth Academy in West Dallas. Special guests from Frost Bank and the Rangers will support athletes’ financial literacy education.
- When it is: The Money Smarts Reality Fair presented by Frost Bank will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. CT.
- How to Register: Registration is free and can be found at texasrangersya.leagueapps.com.
Rangers Youth Academy athletes to be recognized at MLB Fall Classic
Rangers in the Spotlight: Vincent Hood, Texas Rangers Youth Academy Athlete of the Year, and Amarianna Hill, winner of the Elite Development Invitational Jennie Finch Empowerment Award, will be recognized before Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday, Oct. 24, at American Family Field. Hood and Hill are both known for being reliable players and teammates.
Hood earned Athlete of the Year honors following a successful season. He played shortstop for the 17U team that won the Commissioner’s Cup and second base for the 18U team that won the regional RBI championship and advanced to the RBI World Series for the first time in program history.
Education & Buckner International programming
The Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy goes beyond baseball and softball programming to benefit our community. With help from our partner Bucker International, the Academy hosts free education and enrichment courses for athletes and their families throughout the year. Register here for all Youth Academy classes.