Youth Baseball and Softball
Texas Rangers Youth Academy at Mercy Street Sports Complex Presented by Toyota
Opened in West Dallas in 2017, the Texas Rangers Youth Academy facility features five outdoor fields, batting cages, pitcher bullpens, and the Globe Life Training Center, which houses one MLB sized indoor field, classrooms, and a weight room.
The Texas Rangers Youth Academy provides free year-round baseball and softball instruction to athletes ages 7-18, summer ball through Major League Baseball’s Nike RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) League,and dozens of development opportunities for its athletes.
The Rangers Youth Academy also focuses on creating Major League Citizens off the field. With help from Foundation partner Buckner International, athletes have access to extensive educational programming, out-of-school school activities, and adult classes offered in Spanish and English. Additionally, Buckner and the Youth Academy support families across the community through special events like school supply and equipment donations, Thanksgiving meal distributions and holiday celebrations.
Miracle League and Baseball Fantasy Camps
Since 2005, the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation has partnered with the Miracle League of DFW and Miracle League of Southlake, offering participants access to the game we all love. The Miracle League program provides children with mental and physical challenges, and an opportunity to safely play baseball on specially designed fields.
The Rangers are dedicated to continuing their support of The Miracle League through Rangers alumni involvement, Miracle League Night at Globe Life Field, and partnering with Baseball Fantasy Camps for Kids to host a Fantasy Day for all Miracle League participants.