Miami Marlins MLB Youth Academy

Major League Values Make Major League Citizens — Preparing Youth to Succeed on the Field, Off the Field, and Beyond

The Miami Marlins MLB Youth Academy was officially born in the spring of 2023 with the mission of providing high-quality, accessible baseball and softball programming rooted in character development. In its first season, the Academy served coach pitch with up to 40 athletes, tee ball with 12 athletes, and a small but impactful softball program of four athletes. From the beginning, the focus extended beyond the field, using sport as a tool to build confidence, discipline, and opportunity for every participant.

Since then, the Academy has grown into a 12-team program that includes tee ball, coach pitch, kid pitch, softball, a 15U Nike RBI baseball team, an 18U Nike RBI baseball team and an 18U Nike RBI softball team. By offering programming, the Miami Marlins MLB Youth Academy removes financial barriers and ensures youth from all backgrounds have access to organized sports and meaningful mentorship. The Academy’s curriculum is guided by Jackie Robinson’s Nine Values, reinforcing integrity, teamwork, perseverance, and citizenship in every practice and game. In addition to athletic development, the Academy provides academic and career-focused opportunities for rising seniors, supporting their transition beyond high school. For any questions, please email playball@marlins.com.

The Miami Marlins MLB Youth Academy is committed to building more than athletes — it is dedicated to building Major League citizens. Through baseball, softball, education, and mentorship, the Academy prepares young people to succeed on the field, in the classroom, and in their communities.

If you have any questions, please email playball@marlins.com.