HBCU Swingman Classic
The HBCU Swingman Classic presented by T-Mobile & powered by the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation (YDF) is an annual All-Star experience for baseball student-athletes from Division-I programs at Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU). This year's philanthropic & educational event, which centers around an HBCU "All-Star Game,” was held during 2024 MLB All-Star Week on Friday, July 12, at Globe Life Field, home of the World Champion Texas Rangers.
The HBCU Swingman Classic highlights the history and legacy of HBCU baseball programs while also provides 50 HBCU players with the opportunity to showcase their talent on a national stage. The student-athletes are selected by a committee that includes YDF Ambassador & Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. alongside representatives from MLB and MLBPA, as well as scouts.
2024 Roster
Janmikell Bastardo
Florida A&M University
Tanner Boccabello
Bethune-Cookman University
Tiger Borom
Grambling State University
Michael Burroughs
Prairie View A&M University
Juan Cruz
Alabama State University
Tristan Curless
Alabama A&M University
Edwin DeLaCruz
Univeristy of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Joseph Eichelberger
Jackson State University
Kieran Etwaru
Delware State University
True Fontenot
Florida A&M University
Jamal George
Alabama State University
Renard Grace
Southern University
Manny Jackson
Norfolk State University
Ty Jackson
Florida A&M University
Justin Journette
Norfolk State University
Coley Kilpatrick
North Carolina A&T University
Mason Martinez
Grambling State University
Jafet Martinez
Alabama State University
Lenny Montesano
Jackson State University
Sam Nieves
Coppin State University
Michael Smith Jr.
Prairie View A&M University
Robert Tate Jr.
Jackson State University
Kyle Walker
Grambling State University
KJ White Jr.
Southern University
Christian Womble
Jackson State University
Evan Bouldin
Delaware State University
Canyon Brown
North Carolina A&T University
Cameron Bufford
Grambling State University
CJ Castillo
Texas Southern University
Christian Davis
Southern University
Irvin Escobar
Bethune-Cookman University
Randy Flores
Alabama State University
Daniel Gaviria
Bethune-Cookman University
Michael Goudeau
Texas Southern University
Caleb Granger
Florida A&M University
Brycen Hammonds
Alabama A&M University
Tyeler Hawkins
Southern University
Rodney Hibler Jr.
Jackson State University
Dreylin Holmes
Mississippi Valley State University
Ali Lapread
Alabama State University
Domenic Martinez
Texas Southern University
Tatsunori Negishi
North Carolina A&T University
Garrett Palladino
Alcorn State University
Khyle Radcliffe
Southern University
Jamal Ritter
Norfolk State University
Luis Rodriguez
Alabama State University
Pablo Torres
Bethune-Cookman University
Jose Vargas
Grambling State University
Isaiah Williams
Jackson State University
Tre Williams
North Carolina A&T University
2024 Highlights
- Ken Griffey Jr. reveals 2024 HBCU Swingman RostersJune 18, 2024 (01:06)
2023 Highlights
- Ken Griffey Jr. at HBCU ClassicAugust 23, 2023 (00:18)
- Kewan Braziel at HBCU ClassicAugust 23, 2023 (00:21)
HBCU Swingman Classic in the News
- July 20, 2024: Pair of Alabama A&M baseball players participate in Swingman Classic
- July 19, 2024: Taconic alum Christian Womble shines in HBCU baseball All-Star Game
- July 18, 2024: Student photographers bring HBCU Swingman Classic to life through their lenses
- July 18, 2024: HBCU Students Shine At MLB All-Star Week- YR Media
- July 18, 2024: HBCU All-Star 2024 Baseball Game- Dallas, Texas
- July 17, 2024: About Last Weekend: Historically Black colleges celebrate baseball legacy during All-Star Week
- July 17, 2024: USA Baseball Well-Represented During Major League Baseball All-Star Week
- July 17, 2024: N.C. A&T Canyon Brown drafted by Kansas City Royals in 2024 MLB Draft
- July 17, 2024: Swinging for the Fences: Honoring the Past and Shaping the Future at the 2024 HBCU Swingman Classic
- July 17, 2024: Two HBCU players selected in 2024 MLB Draft
- July 17, 2024: HBCU Swingman Classic attracts players, broadcasters, fans to Texas
- July 16, 2024: Randy Flores From HBCU Alabama State is One of 2 HBCU Players Selected in 2024 MLB Draft
- July 16, 2024: Two HBCU Swingman Classic All-Stars Were Selected in the 2024 MLB Draft
- July 15, 2024: HBCU Swingman Classic Showcases Black Talent in MLB All-Star Week
- July 15, 2024: Exclusive: Southern’s Tyeler Hawkins Talks HBCU Swingman Classic And MLB All-Star Game
- July 15, 2024: A pair of HBCU baseball players selected in 2024 Major League Baseball Draft
- July 15, 2024: Kansas City Royals Draft Aggies Catcher, Brown
- July 15, 2024: Four Aggies Look Great at Swingman Classic
- July 14, 2024: HBCU Swingman Classic: A Celebration of Black History and Future Stars in MLB
- July 13, 2024: HBCU Swingman Classic 2024: American League Triumphs in Thrilling Finish
- July 13, 2024: Best moments from the 2024 HBCU Swingman Classic
- July 13, 2024: Swingman Classic highlights the amazing culture of HBCUs
- July 13, 2024: Florida A&M baseball player to join Savannah Bananas
- July 12, 2024: Photos: Opal Lee, HBCU sluggers ‘play ball’ in Swingman Classic at Globe Life Field
- March 29, 2024: Texas Rangers to Visit Three Texas-based Historically Black Colleges & Universities as Part of HBCU Trophy Tour
- February 29, 2024: Florida A&M pitcher signs pro baseball contract with major league team