The sixth edition of the Minority Baseball Prospects HBCU All‑Star Game is set to showcase the talents of three standout players from Alabama A&M University's baseball program. The contest will take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday at Atrium Health Ballpark in Kannapolis, North Carolina, drawing attention to the growing platform for historically Black college and university athletes.
A Weekend of HBCU Baseball Excellence
AJ Anderson and Zak Rice will represent Alabama A&M on Team Larry Watkins, while Tervell Johnson will join Team Wilbert Ellis, creating a compelling intra‑HBCU showdown that pits some of the nation's most promising prospects against one another.
Anderson, who batted .222 this season with 40 hits, including 10 doubles and a home run, brings a disciplined approach at the plate, while Rice, the MVP of the HBCU Chicago Baseball Classic, posted a .333 average and is celebrated for his offensive spark.
Johnson, who posted a .268 average with a team‑high eight home runs, adds power to the lineup, underscoring the depth of talent emerging from Alabama A&M and reinforcing the university's reputation for developing well‑rounded athletes.
The festivities extend beyond the diamond, featuring a free youth baseball and softball instructional clinic at Atrium Health Ballpark, a softball All‑Star Game scheduled for Friday, June 5, at Stick Williams Dream Fields in Charlotte, and a Home Run Derby that will precede both contests, offering fans a full weekend of action.
Organized in the Charlotte and Kannapolis area, the weekend highlights the growing platform for HBCU athletes, offering exposure to scouts, media and community supporters while celebrating the rich heritage of Black baseball traditions in the region.