MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association hosted the Hank Aaron Invitational for high school-age players Saturday at Truist Park.
Braves center fielder Michael Harris II, who once played in the game, met the players and shared words of encouragement. The rosters included five players from the greater Atlanta region. All players are expected to graduate from high school in 2025 or 2026.
The Hank Aaron Invitational is a diversity-focused baseball development experience for high school-age players.
Forty-four players were picked from the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Fla. The No. 44 honors Braves great Henry Aaron, as does the name of the event. The participants earned their spots following a week-long program of competition, coaching and evaluation.
Credit: Lyndon Terrell for the Atlanta Braves
Credit: Lyndon Terrell for the Atlanta Braves
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