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The Westside Gazette2h
Only 6% of MLB Is Black. This HBCU Game Aims to Change That All-Star Weekend
HBCU players, selected by a committee that includes Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr., representatives from MLB, the ...
Three HBCU players drafted into the MLB
Two Alabama State players and one Florida A&M player were selected out of HBCU baseball programs in the 2025 MLB Draft .
FAMU baseball star Jay Campbell wins HBCU Swingman Classic MVP; first Rattler to do so
FAMU baseball rising sophomore and Tallahassee native Jay Campbell is the first Rattler to win the HBCU Swingman Classic’s ...
HBCU Baseball Stars Drafted In 2025 MLB Draft
The 2025 MLB Draft marked a significant milestone for HBCU baseball, as four exceptional players from Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) programs were selected last night. It serves as a ...
MLB’s HBCU Swingman Classic provides chance for player exposure, personal development
Exposure is key, and 50 players across 17 HBCU baseball programs will have the chance to make an impression Friday night in ...
The Christian Science Monitor1d
Can Ken Griffey Jr. and the HBCU Classic bring Black players back to baseball?
The HBCU Swingman Classic in Atlanta brought out Hall of Famers, comedians, and fans for an afternoon celebrating the sport ...
Alabama State Baseball Turns Heads With One-of-a-Kind Hornets Nest Vibe (Exclusive)
Wheeler was a multi-sport athlete at Alabama State. He earned the nickname of “Hot Dog” for his athletic abilities. He was ...