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The RIBBE is The Rhode Island Baseball Experience. It is promoting the game of baseball here in the great state of Rhode Island for the entire baseball world to see. The RIBBE is positive stories, photos, videos, and responsible social media posts. The RIBBE is an information resource for families looking for an AAU team or a summer camp or a great place to buy a first baseman’s mitt. The RIBBE is a network of coaches, tournament directors, parents, leagues, and baseball junkies whose passion of the game of baseball is unquestioned. I believe that providing expert analysis, information and directions to ballfields, and coaching advice from some of the top RI baseball minds will help promote the game of baseball here in RI to a whole new level.
Blame it on the situational baserunning drill that extended practice for one team by close to 15 minutes. Blame it on an eager team arriving early to the baseball field for their practice. Blame it on their ages, their immaturity, their egos as great baseball players. Blame it […]
Every day of the week has, at some point in the year, a special name designation. Black Friday shopping is a holiday tradition of the brick and mortal retail store. Cyber Monday shopping is the internet shopper’s dream – buying tons of gifts in your pajamas. You have […]
“Who the heck is Granny Hamner? Was he even a real baseball player?” asked TJ who sneakily looked at the bottom of the open compartment. “That’s your big reveal? Granny Hamner? Is he some kind of relative? Your grandfather perhaps?” Noel started to giggle and then composed himself. […]
Tyler and TJ took positions on either side of Noel, as he turned the tiny screwdriver with his fingers. With each rotation, each groove exposed, and every subtle movement of the wooden base holding the trophy’s bottom together, the anticipation grew. With the case tipped upside down in […]
“May I be permitted to see the items in question, Counselor?” asked Noel and directed his question at TJ. Tyler looked at his son, who was clearly frowning and upset, and nodded his approval. “I guess so, my Dad has them in the back of his car over […]
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from my family. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to showcase the great baseball talent on and off the baseball fields of Rhode Island. Every year, I meet so many amazing parents, players, coaches, volunteers, and fans and remain so […]
The Abrams felt a ton of civic pride after finishing up a very busy volunteer day at Signal Rock. After packing up their wheelbarrow, rakes, and other equipment, Tyler went back to the bleachers to retrieve the baseball trophies TJ had landed on. He found TJ looking at […]
Back in the Spring of 1992, I transitioned from a fielder to a pitcher during tryouts at my alma mater, Springfield College. Having always been a first baseman or an outfielder throughout most of my youth and scholastic career, the concept of pitching was quite foreign to me. […]
Tyler Abrams was sitting in his comfortable office chair at his home in North Kingstown when an email popped up on his computer screen. It was from North Kingstown/Wickford Little League and the email announced a date for their Fall Cleanup Day. Fall Cleanup Day is an annual […]
King Philip Little League, located in Bristol, RI embodies everything a youth sports organization aspires to be. KPLL, as they are known in Rhode Island Baseball, has a rich history of amazing volunteers, beautifully maintained baseball fields, and has produced tons and tons of talented baseball players. Over […]