Ken Griffey Jr. promotes HBCU All-Star Game ahead of MLB weekend

Ken Griffey Jr.’s fourth annual Swingman Classic will take place in Philadelphia this Friday, serving as the opening event for MLB All-Star Weekend. Griffey discussed the event's purpose, aiming to reconnect Black athletes with baseball, a sport he believes suffers from a lack of accessibility for youth. He emphasized the need for relatable marketing to attract new players. The game, set for July 7 at 7:00 pm ET on MLB Network, highlights talent from historically Black colleges and universities, aiming to increase diversity in baseball.

• 5:43 PMYahoo Sports — Ken Griffey Jr. Wants to Bring Black Athletes ‘Back to Baseball’