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2025 Impact Report
As we reflect back on this past year, we are praising God for what He’s done in and through RBI Austin — knitting us firmly together by what every joint supplies as we serve our 1,706 RBI Austin kids! With your support, we accomplished some pretty incredible things in 2025.
- Saw a record number of 659 volunteers serving 49,898 hours to keep our programs alive and thriving.
- Secured a $1.3 million challenge grant from the Mabee Foundation and met the fundraising challenge needed for our future facility.
- Celebrated 9 of 9 RBI Baseball Academy graduates who went on to play college baseball and 1 of 3 RBI Softball Academy graduates who went on to play college athletics and so much more!
Thank you for being a part of our community and for supporting our RBI Austin kids. Our prayer for the year ahead is that God would continue to provide all that we need at all times to serve our kids, families, and community.
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RBI Mentoring – A Story of Hope
Why Coach?
We believe coaches are way more than just a leader of a sports team. Coaches are mentors and game changers. We believe that coaches can be some of the most influential adults in a child’s life — both on and off the field.
RBI Austin uses the incredible games of baseball and softball to engage and develop youth, and we are now recruiting coaches!
RBI Austin coaches have the unique opportunity to invest in the lives of their players and develop them into the future leaders of their communities.
Researchers found that after 18 months of spending time with their mentors, children with a mentor (compared to children without mentors) were:
- 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs 46%
- 27% less likely to begin using alcohol 27%
- 52% less likely to skip school 52%
- 37% less likely to skip a class 37%
- 33% less likely to hit someone 33%
Source: Public/Private Ventures
Want to Volunteer With Us?
659 volunteers served as RBI Austin coaches, mentors, and more in 2025. Learn about the many opportunities to serve with RBI Austin by attending one of our upcoming **virtual** volunteer orientations. Get in the game! We’d love to have you join our team.
Upcoming Events
Looking to spend your time making a local impact by investing in your city? Love sports and the way they teach kids life-long lessons? Thinking about becoming a coach or volunteering in other ways? Have a friend who would be a great RBI Austin volunteer? Learn More.
Get in the Game!
There are many ways to become a volunteer!
Questions? Email us at info@rbiaustin.org or call (512) 387-7936
What’s New
Remembering Our Dearest Coach & Friend: Casey Baeslack
We’re grieving the loss of a great friend, but we are so grateful for the life and legacy of Casey Baeslack.
More Than a Game: How RBI Austin Became a Lifeline for the Olaizola Family
When the Olaizola family moved to Austin in February 2024, their goal was clear: to give their son, Sebastián, a future filled with opportunity and stability. Leaving behind their home and life in Mexico wasn’t easy but they moved forward with faith—the same faith that they found reflected in RBI Austin.
RBI Austin Alum Spotlight: Braylon Owens
Braylon Owens (left) checking in with our Regional baseball team players at their weekly practice.
A place to call home: How the Benjamin family found opportunity, discipleship in RBI Austin
They say there’s no place like home. For the Benjamin family, that means just a little more.
NOLAN RYAN FOUNDATION GRANT
Earlier this month, the Nolan Ryan Foundation awarded RBI Austin with a check for $500,000 at the Round Rock Express Hall of Fame Night.
A Dream Realized: Ticket Punched to Vero Beach
RBI Austin’s 18U Baseball Regional team defeated Houston Astros RBI 8-7 this past Saturday, July 27th at the Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy in Dallas to win the 2024 MLB RBI Southwest Regional tournament!
Remembering Our Dearest Coach & Friend: Casey Baeslack
We’re grieving the loss of a great friend, but we are so grateful for the life and legacy of Casey Baeslack.
More Than a Game: How RBI Austin Became a Lifeline for the Olaizola Family
When the Olaizola family moved to Austin in February 2024, their goal was clear: to give their son, Sebastián, a future filled with opportunity and stability. Leaving behind their home and life in Mexico wasn’t easy but they moved forward with faith—the same faith that they found reflected in RBI Austin.
RBI Austin Alum Spotlight: Braylon Owens
Braylon Owens (left) checking in with our Regional baseball team players at their weekly practice.