- Corey Seager Holds Annual Hitting Clinic at Texas Rangers Youth Academy
- Semien Family Summer Food Distributions Return to Academy for Third Straight Year
- Rangers Youth Academy Hosts USA Softball Identifier Event
On Thursday, May 1, Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager returned to the Texas Rangers Youth Academy in West Dallas to host his third annual hitting clinic for Academy athletes.
A five-time MLB All-Star and two-time World Series Most Valuable Player, Seager was joined by his wife, Mady, as he spent the evening offering hands-on instruction and advice to a group of high-level youth baseball players.
“Its fun to be around kids who really enjoy this and want to learn,” said Seager. “This is something that I’m passionate about, obviously, so being able to give back in this way is a lot of fun for (Mady and I).”
Seager’s commitment to supporting the next generation of athletes was on full display as he worked closely with participants, sharing insights from his professional career and helping sharpen their hitting skills. This year, he was joined by Rangers hitting coach Justin Viele, adding even more expertise to the special event.
“It felt like we were able to talk to (Seager) player-to-player, rather than it being a questionnaire,” said Academy athlete Dominik Harper. “He’s been through and done what I’m trying to do.”
The annual clinic has become a staple of Seager’s off-field contributions to the organization and reflects his continued dedication to the mentorship of young talent in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
“Seeing the excitement in their faces is pretty cool,” said Seager. “That’s why we like doing this.”
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Semien Family Summer Food Distributions Return to Texas Rangers Youth Academy for Third Straight Year
What it is: Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien and his family are once again partnering with the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation and nonprofit Food for the Soul to distribute healthy meals and snack items to baseball and softball summer programming participants at the Texas Rangers Youth Academy. This will be the third straight year in which the Semien family has sponsored this impactful program which has provided over 1,500 boxes of fresh produce and shelf-stable goods to Academy athletes and their families over the last two summers.
When and Where: The seven food distributions will be held on Fridays at the Texas Rangers Youth Academy throughout the summer months, with pick-ups scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m. CT on each of the following dates: May 30, June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27, July 18, August 1. Representatives from Food for the Soul, the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation and Youth Academy, as well as the Rangers’ front office will assist in distributing items.
Who Benefits?: The food distribution is open to all families with children registered for Youth Academy baseball and softball training. Boxes will be distributed to Academy families while supplies last, with any remaining food donated to the greater Dallas-Fort Worth community.
Texas Rangers Youth Academy Hosts USA Softball HPP Identifier Event
What it is: The Texas Rangers Youth Academy hosted a USA Softball High Performance Program (HPP) Regional Identifier event last Sunday, bringing hundreds of young athletes to West Dallas in hopes of being selected to represent Team USA through domestic and international competition.
Academy Athletes: Among the hopefuls in attendance on Sunday were several players who regularly participate in programming at the Rangers Youth Academy. The ages of the athletes ranged from U-14 to U-18 classifications.
What’s Next?: Attendants of last weekend’s tryout are currently waiting to hear if they will be invited to USA Softball’s National Selection Event, which will be held in Vero Beach, Florida from December 4-7, 2025.
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.