DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Four Wildcats were named to the 2023 HBCU Swingman Classic Roster, Major League Baseball announced in a reveal show Friday.
Starting pitcher
Nolan Santos, outfielder
Hylan Hall, closer
Joan Gonzalez, and catcher
Irvin Escobar will each represent the Maroon and Gold in the inaugural event.
The HBCU Swingman Classic will highlight the history and legacy of HBCU baseball programs while also providing 50 HBCU baseball players with the opportunity to showcase their talent on a national stage. The student-athletes were selected by a committee tthat included Ken Griffey Jr., representatives from MLB and MLBPA, and scouts. They will participate in a variety of MLB All-Star Week and general community-focused activities.
The will be held during 2023 MLB All-Star Week in July at T-Mobile Park, home of the Seattle Mariners. The game will be aired live on MLB Network. More details regarding the schedule of events is set to be released in the coming weeks.
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