Griffey-Led Swingman Classic Underway From Atlanta

Griffey-led Swingman Classic underway from Atlanta

“They tried to tell us we’re not enough … we’re more than enough.” MLBPA consultant Reggie Waller opened the HBCU Swingman Classic dinner with a strong message.

Ken Griffey Jr. using MLB Legacy to Elevate HBCU Baseball

Ken Griffey Jr. knows what greatness looks like. The swing. The swagger. The 630 home runs. But now, the Hall of Famer is using his iconic status to spotlight a different kind of legacy—one rooted in access, visibility, and opportunity at the HBCU level. Griffey’s mission is simple: use his MLB legacy to elevate Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the talented baseball players who often go unseen. And he’s doing it through t…

Delta Devil Freshman Logan Darnell Selected for National Stage at MLB’s HBCU Swingman Classic - Mississippi Valley State University Athletics

Mississippi Valley State University's standout freshman pitcher Logan Darnell has been chosen to compete in the prestigious MLB HBCU Swingman Classic on Friday, July 11. This elite All-Star showcase features 50 of the top HBCU baseball players in the nation and will take place at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. Central and will be broadcast live on MLB Network and the MLB App.