Academy Notebook: The MLB RBI Southwest Regional Tournament?

Rangers RBI, Astros RBI, RBI Austin and NOLA YA RBI Set to Compete for the 2021 Southwest Regional Championship

Tomorrow, on Friday, July 9, the MLB RBI Southwest Regional Tournament will officially begin at the Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy at the Mercy Street Sports Complex, presented by Toyota.

As they wrap up one last day of practice before the big show, Rangers RBI, Astros RBI, RBI Austin and NOLA YA RBI all have their sights set on the Southwest Regional Championship. On Friday and Saturday, beginning at 8:30 a.m., teams from each division will participate in pool play for a chance to advance to the championship games on Sunday.

The 15U baseball, 18U baseball and 18U softball division champions will advance to the MLB RBI Baseball and Softball World Series at the Jackie Robinson Sports Complex in Vero Beach, Florida, from Aug. 2-13.

Some of the Academy’s most talented athletes to ever wear a Rangers RBI uniform will be working together this weekend to win it all on their home turf.

In addition to the nine existing Rangers RBI coaches, the Rangers RBI 18U Baseball coaching staff has expanded to include former major league pitcher and Texas Rangers alumni Darren Oliver.

The entire Texas Rangers RBI coaching staff has laid the foundation for success, focusing on team chemistry, dedication and mental toughness. Now, all that's left— 45 Rangers RBI All-Stars prove what the Texas Rangers Youth Academy is all about.

Tournament Schedule

Pool Play for all divisions will take place on Friday and Saturday morning. Upon completion of Pool Play, the No. 1 Seed will receive a bye to the Championship Game, and the No. 2 seed will face the No. 3 seed to determine who plays in the Championship Game.

Rangers RBI All-Star Rosters

Below you will find the official rosters for the Texas Rangers Youth Academy teams participating in the Southwest Regional Tournament beginning on Friday, July 9.

2021 Texas Rangers Youth Academy 15U Baseball Roster

Amaad Garrett – P; Collegiate Academy Middle School

Caleb Richardson – OF; David W Carter High School

Christian Gray – OF; Duncanville High School

Colin Moore – OF; Prosper High School

David Hogg II – SS; The Oakridge School

Jackson Morris – C; Marcus High School

Evan Smith – P; Barack Obama Men’s Leadership Academy

Luis Cruz – 1B; WH Adamson High School

Nikolas Smith – 3B; Plano East High School

Romel Garcia Jr. – OF; Martin High School

Victor Camarillo – P; Pinkston High School

Royce Texada – C; DeSoto High School

Jose Cortez – SS; Skyline

Jacob Ramriez – P; Skyline High School

Trace Spann – 2B; Lake Ridge High School

Coached by Dash Johnson, Joe Vazquez, Adam Guay

2021 Texas Rangers Youth Academy 18U Baseball Roster

Casey Walls – P; Blue Ridge High School

Dylan Byrd – OF; Cedar Hill High School

Jacob Guerra – P; Pinkston High School

Joshua Ortiz – P; LD Bell High School

Ricky Rangel – 3B; Graduated May 2020

Christian Jarmon – 1B; Cedar Hill High School

Christopher Marcellus – C; Sachse High School

James Malone – P; DeSoto High School

Heber Lopez – 1B; Molina High School

Austin Phillips – 3B; South Grand Prairie High School

Channing Vernon – OF; Cedar Hill High School

Kevin Daniel Cox – DH; Skyline High School

Anthony Winters – OF; Lake Ridge High School

Eric Gallegos – SS; Duncanville High School

Juan Castorena – C; Duncanville High School

Coached by Edward Taylor, Clemente Sosa, Jimmy Martin, Darren Oliver

2021 Texas Rangers Youth Academy 18U Softball Roster

Ashlee Cortez – 3B; Molina High School

Ana Gonzalez – OF; Midlothian High School

Ariana Ortiz – 1B; Molina High School

Cameron Alardin – OF; Grand Prairie High School

Giovanca Frias – P; Irving Nimitz High School

Tamya Waiters – P; Lewisville High School

Melanie Henderson – DH; Graduated May 2020

Ximena Zamarron – 2B; Irving Nimitz High School

Italia Ortiz – OF; Duncanville

Mackenzie Amaya – OF; Woodrow Wilson

Adrianna Gauna – 2B; Grand Prairie High School

Charity Vernon – C; Cedar Hill High School

Gabriela Quintanilla – SS; Graduated May 2020

Hannah Pachecho – 3B; Cedar Hill High School

Ditha Gonzales – P; Joshua High School

Coached by Juan Leonel Gárciga, Molly Goza, Mackenzie Velasquez