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The HBCU Swingman Classic Invited 50 HBCU Baseball Players For This Year's All-Star Game In Texas

Players from the SWAC, MEAC, CIAA, and CAA will participate in the 2nd HBCU all-star game.

Kyle T. Mosley

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HBCU baseball in the previous season was full of thrills, with exciting finishes and heroic performances. More fans watched with curiosity, interested in the game and its players.

The 2024 HBCU Swingman Classic, presented by TMobile, is a significant event where the players will have MLB scouts and executives observing and recognizing the talent from HBCUs. Also, the young men will have an opportunity to meet and get mentoring from current and past MLB players.

The MLB has extended a special invitation to 50 HBCU baseball players to participate in Ken Griffey Jr.'s annual event. SWAC, MEAC, CAA, and CIAA student-athletes will showcase their talent to professional decision-makers in hopes of catapulting their careers.

"In addition to their upcoming participation in the HBCU Swingman Classic presented by T-Mobile, several student-athletes have participated in elite-level development program events, notably the Hank Aaron Invitational (powered by the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation), Breakthrough Series, Dream Series, the Andre Dawson Classic and Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities Program (Nike RBI). These players include Joseph Eichelberger, who has participated in the Breakthrough Series specifically. Additionally, Cameron Bufford, has participated in the Breakthrough Series and the Nike RBI Program, Manny Jackson, who has participated in the Hank Aaron Invitational, Breakthrough Series and Dream Series, while Khyle Radcliffe and Irvin Escobar have participated in both the Breakthrough Series and the Hank Aaron Invitational. Brycen Hammonds has competed in the Hank Aaron Invitational."

"Teams will be managed by three-time All-Star & two-time World Series Champion Ken Griffey Sr. and Lloyd McClendon, with coaching staffs including Hall of Famer & HBCU alumnus Andre Dawson, former Major League Manager Jerry Manuel, former Big Leaguer Mark Mclemore and former Big Leaguers who are also HBCU alumni (Courtney Duncan, Trenidad Hubbard, Lenny Webster, Ralph Garr Sr. and Vince Coleman). Additional coaches include HBCU alumni Lester Strode, Corey Wimberly, and current Tampa Tarpons' Manager James Cooper, in addition to former Minor League infielder and current Arizona Diamondbacks Scout, Garry Templeton Jr."

ROSTER 1

  1. Edwin DeLaCruz - UAPB
  2. Jamal George - Alabama State
  3. Manny Jackson - Norfolk State
  4. Juan Cruz - Alabama State
  5. Lenny Montesano - Jackson State
  6. Kyle Walker - Grambling State
  7. Robert Tate Jr. - Jackson State
  8. True Fontenot - Florida A&M
  9. KJ White - Southern
  10. Justin Journette - Norfolk State
  11. Ty Jackson - Florida A&M
  12. Michael Smith - Praire View A&M
  13. Tiger Borom - Grambling State
  14. Michael Burroughs - Prairie View A&M
  15. Joseph Eichelberger - Jackson State
  16. Janmikell Bastardo - Florida A&M
  17. Sam Nieves - Coppin State
  18. Jafet Martinez - Alabama State
  19. Tanner Boccabello - Bethune-Cookman
  20. Mason Martinez - Grambling State
  21. Coley Kilpatrick - North Carolina A&T
  22. Christian Womble - Jackson State
  23. Tristan Curless - Alabama A&M
  24. Renard Grace - Southern
  25. Kieran Etwaru - Delaware State

ROSTER 2

  1. Michael Goudeau - Texas Southern
  2. Canyon Brown - North Carolina A&T
  3. Irvin Escobar - Bethune-Cookman
  4. Tatsunori Negishi - North Carolina A&T
  5. Dreylin Holmes - Mississippi Valley State
  6. Randy Flores - Alabama State
  7. CJ Castillo - Texas Southern
  8. Garrett Palladino - Alcorn State
  9. Jose Vargas - Grambling State
  10. Cameron Bufford - Grambling State
  11. Tyeler Hawkins - Southern
  12. Ali LaPread - Alabama State
  13. Rodney Hibler Jr. - Jackson State
  14. Khyle Radcliffe - Southern
  15. Brycen Hammonds - Alabama A&M
  16. Jamal Ritter - Norfolk State
  17. Tre Williams - North Carolina A&T
  18. Pablo Torres - Bethune-Cookman
  19. Caleb Granger - Florida A&M
  20. Evan Bouldin - Delaware State
  21. Luis Rodriguez - Alabama State
  22. Domenic Martinez - Texas Southern
  23. Christian Davis - Southern
  24. Daniel Gaviria - Bethune-Cookman
  25. Isaiah Williams - Jackson State
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Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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