TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M Baseball adds another name to the inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic as standout outfielder Ty Jackson joins Hunter Viets, Ty Hanchey, Janmikell Bastardo, and Jalen Niles. 

Jackson had a dominant hitting season for the Rattlers, leading the team with a .373 batting average and tied with Hanchey with 76 hits. Jackson was on pace to break the program's single-season hits record before missing the last six games of the regular season with an injury. 

About the HBCU Swingman Classic 

The HBCU Swingman Classic highlights the history and legacy of HBCU baseball programs and gives 50 HBCU baseball players to play on national television. The 50 players were selected by a committee that included Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. and representatives from the MLB, MLBPA, and scouts. 

The game will be played at T-Mobile Park, home of the Seattle Mariners, on Friday, July 7, at 7:30 p.m. PT/10:30 p.m. ET on MLB Network. Fans may purchase tickets for $10 on Ticketmaster.

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