Alyson Footer | Dawson Classic is 'full circle' for MLB diversity programs alumni

Great baseball is a given at the Andre Dawson Classic, but something bigger is going on, too.

This year's Classic features 53 players who participated in MLB diversity-focused programs as youngsters. https://t.co/TLiAKyDhNz pic.twitter.com/GEkNlkmm0g

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) February 20, 2022

No. Doubter.@FAMU_Baseball might have fallen short in the end, but Ethan Jenkins made sure he supplied a little late thunder in the Andre Dawson Classic. pic.twitter.com/TLfw9PlBNp

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) February 20, 2022

Chalk up another RBI for Ian Matos, who puts @BamaStateBB back on top in the third.@MLBDevelops | Watch live: https://t.co/TA1KcbNoSz pic.twitter.com/zvBcuJWZqk

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) February 20, 2022

Jackson State pitcher El'Rico Riley tees off against Southern in the Andre Dawson Classic.

Bats on both sides are on fire late. @MLBDevelops | Watch live: https://t.co/TA1KcbNoSz pic.twitter.com/i7ZdtoJuJU

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) February 19, 2022

O'Neill Burgos and Southern U are on the attack against Jackson State in the Andre Dawson Classic, but there's plenty of time for the Tigers.

Tune in live: https://t.co/GV2n8ZLa1y pic.twitter.com/rbIFLygYYl

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) February 19, 2022

The 2022 Andre Dawson Classic starts with a walk-off blast by @BsbSouthern's Gustavo Nava! pic.twitter.com/2Kdp5eFEUh

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) February 18, 2022