NEWS BRIEF: Inaugural Native American baseball showcase set for the weekend
But the ATL team’s name remains the same
The Atlanta Braves and the indigenous sports collective 7G Foundation are hosting the first-ever Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase at Truist Park this weekend.
High school baseball players representing 35 tribal affiliations from 13 states and Canada will take part in a pro-style workout on Saturday followed by a showcase game Sunday. Scouts from local colleges and universities will attend and former MLB players Marquis Grissom, Johnny Estrada, Marvin Freeman, and Lou Collier will coach the teams.
“The reach of this event will extend beyond Braves Country as we welcome the top Native American student-athletes from across North America to hone and highlight their skills with Major League alumni and college and Major League scouts,” said Braves CEO Derek Schiller in a press statement. Details: wtok.com