Miami Marlins MLB Youth Academy
Ages 5-12 Programming
The Miami Marlins MLB Youth Academy programming for youth ages 5-12 focuses on increasing skill development and confidence in the sport. The practices focus on baseball/softball fundamentals, agility exercises, and repetition. Live-play simulations and games provide fun, safe opportunities to put the learned skills to work. Each practice includes one of over 50 instructional lessons focusing on the core skills of baseball and softball.
The Miami Marlins MLB Youth Academy provides practice shirts, hats, and gameday attire for athletes participating in each season. Every athlete’s time on the field also includes learning about Jackie Robinson’s Nine Values, which fosters positive character development both on and off the field.
Through the Nike Jr. RBI Spring Season, Sandlot Summer, and the Fall Rookies Season, the Miami Marlins MLB Youth Academy provides young athletes the opportunity to develop into Major League Citizens. By reinforcing the fundamentals of baseball/softball, encouraging academic achievement, and instilling social responsibility, athletes are provided all the tools necessary to be outstanding citizens both on and off the diamond.
For any questions, please email playball@marlins.com.
Miami Marlins MLB Youth Academy Sandlot Summer
The Miami Marlins MLB Youth Academy Sandlot Summer is a developmental program designed for aspiring athletes ages 5 to 12 years old. Our mission is to provide a high-energy environment where young players can grow their game, build confidence, and master the fundamentals of baseball and softball.
Our curriculum uses an approach to sharpen every aspect of a young player’s game through specialized training stations focused on swing mechanics, fielding footwork, throwing accuracy, and more.
Training Schedule & Location
All practices are held at the Miami Marlins MLB Youth Academy at Babcock Park (Field TBD) from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. To put their hard work into practice, athletes will conclude each week with live scrimmages every Friday!
Session 1: June 8 - June 26
- Tee Ball & Coach Pitch: Mondays & Wednesdays
- Softball & Kid Pitch: Tuesdays & Thursdays
- All Divisions: Friday's - Scrimmages per division
Session 2: July 13 - July 31
- Tee Ball & Coach Pitch: Tuesdays & Thursdays
- Softball & Kid Pitch: Mondays & Wednesdays
- All Divisions: Friday's - Scrimmages per division
Please note, you do not need to register for both sessions. We encourage all participants to register for both, but if you are not able to make it per the schedule above, we ask that you save registration positions for other athletes.
If you have any questions, email playball@marlins.com.
Jr. RBI Spring Details
- Start Date: 1st week of February
- End Date: Last week of April
- Practice Days: Mondays - Thursdays (2 times per week per team)
- Game Days: Once per week per team
- Price: Free
- Age Divisions:
- Tee Ball (5-6 years old)
- Coach Pitch (7-9 years old)
- Kid Pitch (10-12 years old)
- Softball (7-12 years old)
Fall Rookies Details
- Start Date: 1st week of September
- End Date: Week before Thanksgiving
- Practice Days: Mondays - Thursdays (2 times per week per team)
- Game Days: Saturday mornings
- Price: Free
- Age Divisions:
- Tee Ball (5 -6 years old)
- Coach Pitch (7-9 years old)
- Kid Pitch (10-12 years old)
- Softball (7-12 years old)
Sandlot Summer Details
- Start Date:
- Session 1: Second Week of June
- Session 2: Second Week of July
- Practice Days: Monday - Thursday (2 times per week per division)
- Game Days: Friday Nights
- Price: Free
- Age Divisions:
- Tee Ball (5-6 years old)
- Coach Pitch (7-9 years old)
- Kid Pitch (10-12 years old)
- Softball (7-12 years old)