Wednesday, July 2, 2025
No Result
View All Result
The Buzz BLVD
  • Home
  • Trending
  • Gossip
  • True Crime
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Music
  • Film & TV
  • More
    • Fashion
    • Makeup Tips
The Buzz BLVD
  • Home
  • Trending
  • Gossip
  • True Crime
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Music
  • Film & TV
  • More
    • Fashion
    • Makeup Tips
No Result
View All Result
The Buzz BLVD
No Result
View All Result
Home Sports

Atlanta Braves World Series hero to manage HBCU players at MLB All-Star Game

June 21, 2025
in Sports
Reading Time: 3 mins read
0 0
A A
0
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter


The rosters for the third annual HBCU Swingman Traditional are set.

This showcase, scheduled for Friday, July 11, at Truist Park in Atlanta, is a spotlight of MLB All-Star Week and celebrates standout baseball gamers from Traditionally Black Faculties and Universities throughout the nation.

Fifty student-athletes have been chosen by a variety committee that included Corridor of Famer and occasion namesake Ken Griffey Jr., representatives from MLB, the MLBPA, and members of the baseball scouting neighborhood.

Former Atlanta Braves stars Brian Jordan and David Justice will function workforce managers, with Jordan guiding the Nationwide League squad and Justice main the American League workforce.

The occasion can even welcome a distinguished group of honorary VIPs, together with Corridor of Famer and HBCU alumnus Andre Dawson, former MLB supervisor Dusty Baker, three-time All-Star and two-time World Collection champion Ken Griffey Sr., and All-Star and HBCU alumnus Ralph Garr Sr.

Each groups’ teaching staffs are composed of former skilled gamers and HBCU alumni, providing members beneficial mentorship alternatives.

The rosters for the 2025 HBCU Swingman Traditional are right here!

Cardell Thibodeaux of Southern College and MLBPA guide Reggie Waller joined Harold to preview this yr’s occasion and the significance it performs inside baseball. pic.twitter.com/MxBeENnZvZ

— MLB Community (@MLBNetwork) June 17, 2025

The 50 chosen gamers symbolize a wide selection of HBCUs, equivalent to Alabama A&M, Alcorn State, Bethune-Cookman, Coppin State, Florida A&M, Grambling State, Jackson State, Mississippi Valley State, Morehouse, Norfolk State, North Carolina A&T, Prairie View A&M, Southern, Texas Southern, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and Maryland Jap Shore.

A number of athletes on this yr’s Traditional have beforehand participated in elite MLB growth applications, together with the Hank Aaron Invitational and the Breakthrough Collection. Irvin Escobar will make his third look within the Swingman Traditional, whereas seven others are returning.

The occasion can even function pregame festivities celebrating HBCU tradition, together with performances by marching bands, a Divine 9 Step present, and extra.

Beneath is a abstract of the 2025 HBCU Swingman Traditional rosters:

Place
Nationwide League (Jordan)
American League (Justice)

C
Broedy Poppell (FAMU)
Tyler Smith (NCAT)

C
Irvin Escobar (BCU)**
Vinny Saumell (UAPB)

C
DeMarckus Smiley (ASU)
Jonathan Gonzalez Perez (UMES)

1B
Juan Cruz (ASU)*
Andrey Martinez (BCU)

2B
JT Taylor (NCAT)
Jalon Mack (SU)

2B
Daniel Moore (CSU)
Kylan Duncan (AAMU)

3B
Jesus Vanegas (BCU)
Taj Bates (SU)

SS
Elijah Pinckney (MORH)
Kade Wooden (MSVU)

SS
Robert Tate Jr. (JSU)*
KJ White (SU)*

INF/DH
Ahmar Donatto (PVAMU)
Chenar Brown (GSU)

OF
Cardell Thibodeaux (SU)
Justin Journette (NSU)

OF
Kameron Douglas (ASU)
Darryl Lee (BCU)

OF
Jacoby Radcliffe (SU)
Jordan McCladdie (JSU)

OF
Trey Bridges (GSU)
Jalan Jones (NSU)

OF
Kelton Phillips (TSU)
Joseph Eichelberger (JSU)*

OF
Trey Rutledge (AAMU)
Jaylon Burrell (ALSU)

OF
Jamal Ritter (FAMU)*
Cameron Hill (GSU)

P
Edwin Sanchez (BCU)
Eric Elliott (JSU)

P
Reagan Rivera (CSU)
Jean Carlos Zambrano (BCU)

P
Diego Barrett (NCAT)
Jorhan LaBoy (ASU)

P
Erick Gonzalez (JSU)*
Garrett Workman (FAMU)

P
Nkosi Didder (JSU)
Esaid Peña (ASU)

P
Kenney Fabian (UAPB)
Jafet Martinez (ASU)*

P
Calvin McClendon (TSU)
Yoansell Diaz (BCU)

P
Jay Campbell (FAMU)#
Nick Luckett (SU)





Source link

Tags: allstarAtlantaBravesGameHBCUHeroManageMLBPlayersSeriesWorld
Previous Post

HBCU alum at the heart of Oklahoma City Thunder Finals run

Next Post

An Exclusive Look At RenderATL 2025’s Record-Breaking Return

Related Posts

“Battle of the Real HU” on the gridiron returns to nation’s capital
Sports

“Battle of the Real HU” on the gridiron returns to nation’s capital

July 2, 2025
HBCU football rivalry set to return to Audi Field
Sports

HBCU football rivalry set to return to Audi Field

July 1, 2025
Atlanta Falcons star to spend day with campers at Morehouse
Sports

Atlanta Falcons star to spend day with campers at Morehouse

July 1, 2025
Coco Gauff is out in the first round of Wimbledon with a 7-6 (3), 6-1 loss to Dayana Yastremska
Sports

Coco Gauff is out in the first round of Wimbledon with a 7-6 (3), 6-1 loss to Dayana Yastremska

July 1, 2025
WNBA expansion opens new doors for HBCU Hoopers
Sports

WNBA expansion opens new doors for HBCU Hoopers

July 1, 2025
HBCU makes history in Venice
Sports

HBCU makes history in Venice

July 2, 2025
Next Post
An Exclusive Look At RenderATL 2025’s Record-Breaking Return

An Exclusive Look At RenderATL 2025's Record-Breaking Return

Kroger Addresses Criticism Over “Free At Last” Juneteenth Treats

Kroger Addresses Criticism Over "Free At Last" Juneteenth Treats

Fat Joe’s Former Hypeman Drops Bombshell Lawsuit

Fat Joe's Former Hypeman Drops Bombshell Lawsuit

MUST SEE

Ari Fletcher Reacts To Yosohn Performing With His Dad G Herbo
Gossip

Ari Fletcher Reacts To Yosohn Performing With His Dad G Herbo

by Editor
June 25, 2025
0

Ari Fletcher is a proud mama after seeing her child boy, Yosohn Santana, hit the stage with G Herbo. Video surfaced...

Claressa Shields opens up about body image issues

Claressa Shields opens up about body image issues

June 27, 2025
Amanda Reifer The Reifer Files

Amanda Reifer The Reifer Files

June 28, 2025
Nelly tells Ashanti he doesn’t do diaper changes or nightime routines—the Internet has thoughts

Nelly tells Ashanti he doesn’t do diaper changes or nightime routines—the Internet has thoughts

July 1, 2025
Kappa Alpha Psi Mourns Brother AP Pearson, Launches Fundraiser

Kappa Alpha Psi Mourns Brother AP Pearson, Launches Fundraiser

July 2, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte Breaks Down in Tears Midgame After Fan Makes Cruel Comments About His Deceased Mother

Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte Breaks Down in Tears Midgame After Fan Makes Cruel Comments About His Deceased Mother

June 25, 2025
  • About us
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA
  • Cookie Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact us
THE BUZZ BLVD

Copyright © 2023 The Buzz Blvd.
The Buzz Blvd is not responsible for the content of external sites.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Trending
  • Gossip
  • True Crime
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Music
  • Film & TV
  • More
    • Fashion
    • Makeup Tips

Copyright © 2023 The Buzz Blvd.
The Buzz Blvd is not responsible for the content of external sites.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In