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HBCU Stars Shine on MLB Stage | Philadelphia News
The HBCU Swingman Classic just wrapped up at Citizens Bank Park, spotlighting 50 top baseball talents from Historically Black Colleges and Universities during MLB All-Star Week — giving them a national stage in front of scouts and execs. Now in its third year, the event has already helped 10 players get drafted since launching in 2023, with organizers hoping that number keeps rising. Stars like Santino Harwood and Solomon McKinney lit up the field, some for the first time ever at a pro ballpark — guided by Phillies legend Jimmy Rollins, who urged them to soak it in. For these athletes, it’s…
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