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SWAC Stars Take Center Stage: 38 Student-Athletes Selected for 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southwestern Athletic Conference will once again have a major presence on one of college baseball’s biggest stages.
A total of 38 SWAC student-athletes have earned selections to the 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic presented by USA Baseball, highlighting the conference’s continued reputation as a pipeline for elite HBCU baseball talent.
Created by Ken Griffey Jr. in partnership with Major League Baseball and USA Baseball, the annual showcase brings together the nation’s top players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, giving them an opportunity to compete in front of professional scouts while celebrating the rich tradition of HBCU baseball.
Leading the SWAC contingent are Alabama State, Bethune-Cookman, Jackson State, and Southern, each placing five student-athletes on this year’s roster. Every one of the conference’s 12 baseball programs will be represented in the prestigious event.
2026 SWAC HBCU Swingman Classic Selections
Alabama A&M (3)
- Brycen Hammonds
- Anthony McCoy
- Tervel Johnson
Alabama State (5)
- Trey Callaway
- Niguel Jenkins
- Jorhan LaBoy
- Miguel Oropeza
- James Peterson
Alcorn State (1)
- Kanious Davis
Bethune-Cookman (5)
- Jose Fernandez
- Maikol Lucena
- Andray Martinez
- Michael Rodriguez
- Pablo Torres
Florida A&M (4)
- William Brown IV
- Caleb Granger
- Jay Campbell
- Jackson McKenzie
Grambling State (2)
- Cameron Hill
- Chris Marcellus
Jackson State (5)
- Derek Arrocha
- Pierre Cabrel
- Talmadge Davis
- Tyree Reed
- Robert Tate Jr.
Mississippi Valley State (1)
- Eric Williams
Prairie View A&M (1)
- Ryland Duson
Southern (5)
- Myles Dismukes
- Ryan Hunter
- Jaylon Lucky
- Jacoby Radcliffe
- KJ White Jr.
Texas Southern (3)
- Byron Robinson Jr.
- Justin Mays
- Jonathan Trejo
University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3)
- Aaron Grant
- Kenny Fabian
- Julian Porter
With representatives from every SWAC program, the conference will once again showcase its depth and talent on a national platform. The HBCU Swingman Classic has quickly become one of the premier events in college baseball, shining a spotlight on HBCU student-athletes while creating valuable opportunities for the next generation of professional players.
For many of these 38 standouts, the Swingman Classic is more than an all-star game—it’s a chance to represent their institutions, their conference, and the legacy of HBCU baseball on one of the sport’s biggest stages.