The 2025 HBCU Swingman Basic offered by T-Cell & powered by the MLB-MLBPA Youth Improvement Basis is ready for Friday, July 11 at Truist Park, dwelling of the Atlanta Braves. The sport begins at 7:00 p.m. ET and can air stay on MLB Community, MLB.TV, MLB.com, and the MLB app.
Tickets can be found now at AllStarGame.com/Swingman. Proceeds will assist the MLB-MLBPA Youth Improvement Basis, which funds baseball and softball applications for youth throughout the U.S. and overseas.
The Swingman Basic is greater than a recreation—it’s a cultural and neighborhood showcase:
Personal HBCU Honest: YDF, Ken Griffey Jr., the Atlanta Braves, and the HBCU Alliance will host an invite-only HBCU reception. Highschool college students can join with over 25 HBCUs and Divine 9 organizations at Truist Park.
Participant Engagement: Gamers will take part in a neighborhood service challenge with Foster Love, assembling care packages for youngsters in foster care. They will even be part of a private development dialogue led by Martin Luther King III and the Notice the Dream Basis.
MLB Voices Program: Aspiring Black broadcasters will acquire real-world expertise calling video games and dealing with MLB’s broadcast group all through the season.
Cultural Moments:
First Pitch: Martin Luther King III will open the sport.
Anthem Performances: Grammy-winner AverySunshine will sing the Nationwide Anthem and “Elevate Each Voice and Sing” with the Spelman Faculty Glee Membership.
Georgia Mass Band: Reside performances will energize the ballpark earlier than, throughout, and after the sport.
Divine 9 Step Present: Greek organizations will step on the dugouts in a robust unity show.
Roy Wooden Jr.: The FAMU alum will give the official “Play Ball!” name.
In-game Leisure: DJ PNUT (Morehouse) and Massive Tigger will preserve the get together going contained in the park.
Harold Reynolds, Dave Sims, and Emily Haydel will name the sport, with Ken Griffey Jr. offering dugout commentary.
The HBCU Swingman Basic is the place baseball meets Black excellence.
