Investing in Our Team
The goal of the program is to not only learn about the English language and culture but also to be good citizens and role models in society. Players bring what they learn in the program out to the community at different events to give testimonies and provide instruction. This includes reading nights, camps and clinics, and public speaking to help teach youth and locals what they have also learned themselves.
Every year, there is a celebration for those who graduate from the program by scoring high enough on the year-end test. The ceremony is held at the Royals’ Spring Training facility in Surprise, Arizona, where many current and former players and front office staff attend to show support for the graduates. Several current big-league players, including the Royals’ own Freddy Fermin, have graduated from the Royals’ US Education and ESL program.
We know that not all players make the big leagues. Our players who do not advance in baseball are supported with admittance into college or securing jobs outside of baseball.