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Rick Helling has come a long way since making his Major Leage debut 30 years ago with the Texas Rangers. The North Dakota native began a baseball journey that continues to this day when he was signed by the Rangers as the 22nd selection of the first round of the 1992 MLB June Amateur Draft…

At the Rookie League Foundation, our mission extends beyond the field. We’re dedicated to nurturing personal and professional growth, and our 2024 class of interns exemplified this commitment. Their amazing efforts and fresh perspectives helped propelled our organization forward this summer, and have left a lasting impact on our community. Our internship program is designed…

Considered one of the best defensive catchers of his era, Jerry Grote made his mark as an Oklahoma City 89er before achieving a lengthy Major League career that included a prominent role in the New York Mets improbable run to a 1969 World Series title.      A native of San Antonio, Grote was signed by…

The Nike RBI baseball season is underway in Oklahoma City, marking a significant milestone for the OKC Baseball Club and Rookie League Foundation of Oklahoma. This program continues to make baseball accessible to youth, offering stipends to coaches and providing equipment donated by Good Sports. By eliminating financial barriers, the initiative allows children to learn…

The Rookie League Foundation and Oklahoma State softball will host an MLB Playball Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 9 – 11 a.m. at Cowgirl Stadium. This year marks the second straight for the foundation and OSU softball to collaborate to bring this opportunity to Stillwater.    A capacity crowd of 150 campers is expected…

The Rookie League Foundation of Oklahoma started a busy October with Play Ball Shawnee on October 5. The camp was hosted at Bobby Cox Field at Ford Park by Oklahoma Baptist University. The Play Ball Clinic is an MLB initiative designed to introduce the next generation of children to bat and ball sports. Nearly 100…

Always a highlight on the fall Playball camp schedule, the Rookie League Foundation partnered with Oklahoma State softball for Playball Stillwater on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Cowgirl Stadium.     A capacity crowd of youngsters enjoyed a morning of activities with full participation from the powerhouse Cowgirl softball team. About 300 youngsters and parents from…

Tulsa, OK – The Rookie League Foundation of Oklahoma continued its impactful partnership with Tulsa Public Schools by hosting a second MLB Play Ball camp together this year, this time at Nathan Hale High School. Nearly 50 young athletes, ranging from elementary to high school age, participated in the event, many of them being introduced…