Baseball Pros Ivan Johnson and Rece Hinds Host Second Annual Roots to Home Baseball Clinics

The Roots to Home Project, a mission-driven baseball initiative founded by professional athletes Ivan Johnson and Rece Hinds, will host its second annual Roots to Home Baseball Clinics on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Gresham Park Baseball Fields in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dedicated to giving back to the communities that raised them, Johnson and Hinds created Roots to Home last year to provide free, high-quality baseball instruction along with life skills coaching, mentorship, and college preparation for young athletes—particularly those from underserved areas. The program’s goal is to equip participants with tools for success both on the field and beyond the diamond.

The one-day event – November 14 at Gresham Park (address below) - will feature two specialized sessions with a host of baseball professionals. See our list of 2026 Coaches at: 2026 Coaches

·Date/Location: Saturday, November 14, 2025; Gresham Park, DeKalb County Parks & Recreation

·Physical Address: 2466 Bouldercrest Road SE, Gresham Park, GA 30316

• Rising Stars Clinic (Ages 10–14): 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Top Prospects Clinic (Ages 15–18): 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Each clinic will include professional-level baseball training in hitting, fielding, base running, and baseball IQ, as well as mentorship and guidance on character development, teamwork, and preparation for higher levels of play.

Parents are also invited to attend a special information session led by Becky Abernathy of Devine Baseball, titled “Playing Baseball in College and Beyond.” This 30-minute session will cover essential topics such as scholarship and roster realities, academic priorities, the college recruiting process, NIL, and how young athletes can stand out to coaches.

“Baseball can teach you how to succeed, but the lessons don’t stop at the foul lines,” said co-founder Ivan Johnson. “We want to show these young players that work ethic, discipline, perseverance and belief in yourself can take you anywhere.”(Learn more about Ivan and Rece here:About | Roots to Home Youth Baseball )

The Roots to Home Project is made possible through the generous support of its presenting sponsors and community partners, including the MLBPA Players Trust, Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Northside Hospital, The Future is Near Foundation, Franklin, Players Alliance, Cincinnati Reds, Prep Baseball Georgia, DeKalb County Parks and Recreation, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Chick-fil-A Glenwood Place, Sam’s Club Tucker, Niagara Water, Adidas, and Bruce Bolt. Their commitment helps ensure that every young athlete has access to opportunity, mentorship, and the life-changing lessons baseball can teach.

About the Roots to Home Project
Founded by professional baseball players Ivan Johnson and Rece Hinds, the Roots to Home Project connects professional athletes with youth in their communities through baseball. Its mission is to inspire and equip young people with the confidence, skills, and guidance to succeed in baseball, and in life off the field.