Morehouse Duo Earn National Spotlight with Selection to 2026 MBP HBCU All-Star Game

ATLANTA, Ga. — Morehouse College continues to make its mark on the national baseball scene as Robert Robinson Jr. and Elijah Pinckney have been selected to compete in the 2026 Minority Baseball Prospects (MBP) HBCU All-Star Game, showcasing two of the nation’s top HBCU baseball talents.

The annual event, set for June 6 at Atrium Health Ballpark in Kannapolis, North Carolina, brings together elite players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities while providing exposure to professional scouts and celebrating the legacy of Black college baseball.

Maroon Tigers Represent on National Stage

Robinson and Pinckney will suit up for Team Wilbert Ellis, named in honor of legendary Grambling State coach Wilbert Ellis, who amassed more than 700 career victories and multiple SWAC championships. They’ll face Team Larry Watkins, recognizing the former Alabama State coach who guided the Hornets to over 500 wins during a distinguished 30-year career.

The selections continue Morehouse’s growing presence in the prestigious showcase. Robinson and Pinckney become the fourth and fifth Maroon Tigers to participate, joining program standouts Derrick Odom, Jaiden Proper, and Casey Coates.

Pinckney also makes history as the first two-time MBP HBCU All-Star selection in Morehouse baseball history, having previously competed in the 2025 event.

Historic Season for Morehouse Baseball

The duo helped power Morehouse to one of its best seasons ever, finishing 25-21 overall and 17-14 in SIAC play. The Maroon Tigers recorded their highest conference finish in nearly 20 years, reached the deepest SIAC Tournament run of the modern era, and earned their first appearance in the Black College Nines Top 10 Poll.

Robinson Emerges as One of SIAC’s Top Sluggers

Junior standout Robert Robinson Jr. put together an outstanding offensive campaign, batting .379 with:

• 58 hits
• 47 runs scored
• 13 home runs
• 44 RBIs
• 9 doubles
• .693 slugging percentage
• .505 on-base percentage

Robinson also displayed exceptional versatility, posting a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage while splitting time between catcher and first base.

His breakout season earned him:

• SIAC First Team Designated Hitter
• SIAC Second Team Catcher
• NCBWA Second Team All-South Region
• D2CCA Second Team All-South Region

Pinckney Caps Legendary Career

Senior shortstop Elijah Pinckney closes his Morehouse career as one of the greatest players in program history.

During the 2026 season, he hit .331 with:

• 51 hits
• 16 doubles
• 38 RBIs
• 36 walks
• .465 on-base percentage

Pinckney earned Second Team All-SIAC honors while also receiving the prestigious SIAC Elite-16 Award, recognizing the conference’s top student-athlete for academic excellence.

His four-year career numbers are equally impressive:

• .370 career batting average
• 214 hits
• 195 runs scored
• 54 doubles
• 134 RBIs
• 52 stolen bases

His impact reached beyond statistics. Pinckney became just the second baseball player in Morehouse history to have his jersey retired and only the third student-athlete in school history to receive that honor.

He also made history as the first NCAA Division II player selected to the HBCU Swingman Classic, while earning the T-Mobile Impact Award and multiple Black College Nines recognitions for his leadership on and off the field.

Building the Future of HBCU Baseball

The MBP HBCU All-Star Game has become one of the premier postseason showcases for HBCU baseball, connecting top student-athletes with professional scouts while celebrating the excellence and tradition of Black college baseball.

For Robinson and Pinckney, the selection is another milestone in remarkable careers and another example of Morehouse Baseball’s continued rise on the national stage. As they head to Kannapolis, they’ll carry the Maroon Tiger legacy while representing the talent, leadership, and academic excellence that define HBCU athletics.