HBCU Swingman Classic showcases standout talent during MLB All-Star Week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 3:45 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The HBCU Swingman Classic took place at Citizens Bank Park on July 10, featuring top baseball players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The event, founded in 2023 by Ken Griffey Jr., aims to provide HBCU athletes with greater visibility and opportunities. With 50 players participating, local standouts like Santino Harwood and Solomon McKinney showcased their skills in front of scouts and a large crowd. Participants shared the significance of competing on a national stage, highlighting the event's potential to elevate HBCU baseball's profile. Organizers hope to see continued growth in participant representation, with 150 athletes involved across the event's history so far.
- •HBCU Swingman Classic featured 50 standout players on July 10.
- •Event held at Citizens Bank Park during MLB All-Star Week.
- •Founded by Ken Griffey Jr. to increase opportunities for HBCU players.
- •Local players like Santino Harwood and Solomon McKinney participated.
- •Since 2023, 150 athletes have taken part, with 10 drafted into MLB.
- 3:45 AMYahoo Sports — HBCU Swingman Classic brings national spotlight to players during MLB All-Star Week
"The event is designed to give HBCU players a national platform while increasing visibility and opportunities in the sport on one of baseball's biggest stages.
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