Elite Youth Baseball Training in St. Petersburg and Tampa

Respect. Relentless. Rooted.

R3 Athletics is a premier youth travel baseball training organization based in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving athletes across Tampa Bay and Pinellas County. We are dedicated to developing well-rounded baseball players, equipping them with the skills, discipline, and character needed to succeed both on and off the field. Our athletes train at The Yard, a first-class indoor baseball training facility in Largo, Florida, designed to provide high-level instruction and year-round development. For families seeking competitive youth baseball, elite training, and a strong foundation for long-term success, R3 Athletics is the trusted choice in the Tampa Bay area.

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Congrats to our nationally ranked teams!

Congrats to our nationally ranked teams!

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Thank you to everyone who joined in yesterday! We had some of our R3 boys and families show up to the Bay Pines National Cemetery to place flags for our Veterans ahead of today’s Memorial Day Ceremony. They placed flags at the monuments of each
Happy Memorial Day! Memorial Day is an awesome opportunity to rest, spend time in the sun, and enjoy your family. But it is more than that. It is a day set aside to honor those who have given their lives in service to this country. Join us in tha
Come join us for our FREE youth baseball tryouts! All ages between 8u through 14u. July 16, 17 & 18. Everyone must register beforehand. Please reach out with any questions. Can’t wait to see you there! #wgnf #r3family #r3athletics #fall
Congratulations to our 13u Pink team went 5-0 and are the Champions Cup Super NIT CHAMPS!!! This makes 6 championships in a row! Great job boys!!!
R3 is all about helping our players succeed on and off the field. This wouldn’t be possible without our amazing coaches! Their wealth of knowledge and desire to help these young men build the character they need to thrive in all areas of life
It’s time to celebrate…our R3 May birthdays! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We hope you have a homerun of a day! 🥳🥳 Aiden Sobczak Logan McKee Jason Glass Adrian Rosa Cole Barton Connor Sfura Caden DeJose Nolan Alcaide Regan Davis Hunter Doyle Anthon
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RESPECT. RELENTLESS. ROOTED.

R3 Athletics is committed to creating a safe space for kids in the St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay area to grow, learn, and enjoy the game of baseball.

We offer a unique opportunity for kids to learn from former members of MLB and MiLB who seek to inspire future generations of players.

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OUR FOUNDer

SEan Rodriguez

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Sean is a former MLB utility player. He played for the Los Angeles Angels, Tampa Bay Rays, Pittsburg Pirates, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Miami Marlins.

CO-FOUNDer

RON DAVIS

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“I love R3, What a great experience! Their goal here is focusing on players who demonstrate a strong work ethic, good sportsmanship, and respect for the game. The R3 staff shows respect, honor, and integrity are essential qualities of a good role model.”
— Desmond T.
“R3 has truly become a second home for our family — a safe place where our son can trust his coaches, grow in his faith, and learn to love and enjoy the game of baseball. Their faith-based coaching approach has helped him let go of the fear of making mistakes and focus on becoming the best version of himself, both as an athlete and as a young man. We couldn’t be more grateful for the impact R3 has had on him and our family.”
— Brandi & Rob R.
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