HBCU Swingman Classic showcases standout talent during MLB All-Star Week

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.

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