The Swingman Classic, backed by Ken Griffey Jr., ... The event was created with the help of Griffey, who is featured in the game's logo. "My dad gave back to baseball.

Ken Griffey Jr's, HBCU Swingman All-Star Classic puts players from 17 Historically Black Colleges and ... This isn’t simply his name and logo attached to the title for the sake of interest ...

One of Ken Griffey Jr.’s ambitions is to get more black players involved in Major League Baseball. Hence, his idea of the HBCU Swingman Classic,one of the opening events of 2024 MLB All-Star ...

Ken Griffey Jr. was back in Seattle for his first HBCU Swingman Classic, a showcase event featuring players from 17 Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Ken Griffey Jr., MLB launching 'HBCU Swingman Classic' during 2023 All-Star Week The philanthropic and educational event, which will center around an “All-Star” Game, will be held during 2023 ...

Working with Ken Griffey Jr., ... Ken Griffey Jr. helps bring HBCU Swingman Classic to 2023 All-Star festivities in Seattle . Dec. 6, 2022 at 9:12 am Updated Dec. 6, 2022 at 10:26 am . By .

How Ken Griffey Jr.’s idea for HBCU Swingman Classic came to fruition at Globe Life Field “We are just trying to get these kids to have more exposure on and off the field,” said Griffey Jr., ...

Growing up in Queens, N.Y., Mike Dorcean would pick up a baseball bat and imitate Ken Griffey Jr.'s swing. Last Friday, July 7, the 22-year old catcher for Coppin State University kicked up dirt ...

One of Ken Griffey Jr.’s ambitions is to get more Black players involved in Major League Baseball. Hence, his idea of the HBCU Swingman Classic, one of the opening events of 2024 MLB All-Star ...

All you need to know about the inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic, which will serve as the kickoff to MLB All-Star weekend in Seattle. What is Ken Griffey Jr.'s HBCU Swingman Classic?

One of Ken Griffey Jr.’s ambitions is to get more black players involved in Major League Baseball. Hence, his idea of the HBCU Swingman Classic,one of the opening events of 2024 MLB All-Star ...