- Youth Academy Athletes awarded scholarships from MLB and Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation
- Academy set to host 12U Wood Bat Classic presented by Higginbotham
- 2026 Fall Training set to begin on Sept. 15; Registration is now open
Five Texas Rangers Youth Academy athletes were recently awarded a combined $65,000 in scholarships from Major League Baseball and the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation.
Shearod Brooks II, a freshman at Philander Smith College, earned MLB’s RBI for RBI $20,000 scholarship, one of only 12 incoming college freshmen nationally to receive the scholarship. The grant was awarded through the “RBI for RBI” Scholarship Fund, created in 2008 to provide financial support for college-bound student-athletes based on academic record, leadership qualities, participation in school and community activities and financial need. Since its inception, the “RBI for RBI” Scholarship Fund has awarded more than 180 college scholarships to Nike RBI participants from more than 40 programs.
Alyssa Summers, an Academy softball alumna, was awarded the $20,000 Rudd-Holley Family Scholarship. Established in 2024, thanks to the generosity of the Rudd-Holley family, one scholarship is awarded annually to a multi-year Youth Academy participant worth $5,000 per year over four years for a total of $20,000.
Brayden Collins, Raul Castro, Daylon Brooks, Meagan Robles and Alexandra Stone each earned a $5,000 Rangers RBI Scholarship presented by Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi and his family. This scholarship awards current Rangers Nike RBI participants with a one-time payment of $5,000.
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Texas Rangers Youth Academy to 12U Wood Bat Classic Presented by Higginbotham
What it is: The Texas Rangers Youth Academy will host the annual 12U Wood Bat Classic presented by Higginbotham on Aug. 29 and Aug. 30. The tournament will see 12-and-under athletes swap out their metal bats for solid wood, just like the Major Leaguers. Teams are comprised of the Youth Academy’s top 12U ballplayers.
Who’s participating: Teams are comprised of the Youth Academy’s top 12U ballplayers.
2026 Fall Training registration is now open
What it is: Youth Academy Fall Training provides athletes with opportunities to continue developing their baseball and softball skills through age group-based training, free of charge to athletes and their families.
When it is: Fall Training will be offered Tuesday through Thursday from Sept. 15 through Oct. 22, with athletes participating according to their age group and sport. Tuesday programming includes 18U Baseball & Softball and 8U Baseball, Wednesday features 15U Baseball and 9U Softball and Thursday includes 12U Baseball & Softball and 10U Baseball.
How to Register: Athletes interested in participating in the 2026 Fall Training are encouraged to register here.
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.