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Southern’s Cardell Thibodeaux looks to improve MLB draft stock in HBCU Swingman Classic

Outfielder led the nation in slugging percentage en route to being named 2025 Southwestern Athletic Conference Player of the Year, Newcomer of the Year

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Student photographers bring HBCU Swingman Classic to life through their lenses

Creatives from Grambling State University, Morgan State University and Spelman College documented the game

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HBCU Swingman Classic attracts players, broadcasters, fans to Texas

Second edition of the MLB All-Star week game a hit all-around

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HBCU Swingman Classic offers Grambling State standouts a chance to raise draft stock

Cameron Bufford and Kyle Walker look to show MLB scouts their growth since playing in 2023 inaugural showcase

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Florida A&M players, alums stand out at HBCU Swingman Classic

Hall of Famer and alum Andre Dawson among those representing Rattlers in Seattle

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HBCU student photographers capture Swingman Classic

Creatives from Clark Atlanta, Morgan State and Prairie View A&M document game during All-Star Week through MLB’s partnership with Getty Images

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Jerry Manuel believes the HBCU Swingman Classic can reinvigorate Black interest in baseball

For all the focus on bringing more Black players into the game, what’s equally important is bringing Black fans back

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HBCU Swingman Classic a proud showcase for players, fans of Black baseball

For Seattle, it meant the world just to be able to be a part of something — anything — focused on bringing Black folks together

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Ken Griffey Jr.’s Swingman Classic is shouting out the good news of HBCU baseball

Griffey’s all-star game is a way of trying to level the playing field: ‘To be able to come out here and let these guys be seen on a national stage is important’

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