Seven Hornets Headed to Inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic

SEATTLE, Wash. | Omar Melendez, Jamal George, Randy Flores, Ian Matos, Luis Rodriguez, Ali Lapread, and Corey King will represent Alabama State University at the inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic in July. Along with the HBCU Swingman Classic, Seattle will host the MLB All-Star Game, Home Run Derby, All-Star Futures Game, Celebrity Softball Game and the MLB Draft between Friday, July 7 and Tuesday, July 11. Student-athletes will be selected by a committee that includes Griffey Jr. as well as representatives from MLB and MLBPA and scouts.Griffey Jr. played 13 seasons with the Mariners, winning one American League MVP and being…