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Ken Griffey Jr, MLB launch HBCU baseball showcase at 2023 All-Star Game

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Ken Griffey Jr, MLB launch HBCU baseball showcase at 2023 All-Star Game

Ken Griffey Jr and MLB launch HBCU baseball showcase at 2023 All-Star Game. First HBSU Swingman Classic will take place in Seattle at the 2o23 MLB All Star Game and is an annual All Stars experience for baseball players attending HHCUs. The 20th MLB All star game will be held on July 7-11, 2022. The league also created the Hank Aaron Invitational, a special showcase game for the best high school players in the country.

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