A Different World. A Different Game.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. —
Over 50 minority baseball players from around the state of Florida took part in the inaugural Florida Shine Classic Saturday at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.
The event is a showcase for baseball players to show off their skills in front of recruiters and college scouts.
The Florida Minority Baseball Alliance (FMBA) is dedicated to fostering the development and advancement of minority baseball players and coaches in the state of Florida. Through initiatives like the Florida Shine Classic, the FMBA aims to provide opportunities for minority players to excel in the sport and overcome barriers they may face due to socio-economic, cultural, or other factors.
"It's very important for us to give opportunity for young kids to see other kids in the game of baseball and draw them in and see the game of baseball. We are losing a lot of minority guys with football and basketball so we want to promote baseball in the most positive and exciting way we can in Florida," FMBA Founder, Bobby Gilbert Jr. said.
Florida Minority Baseball Alliance (FMBA), a committed group of First-Class coaches and community leaders prepared to synergize our efforts to connect, educate and promote the game of baseball to minority players, parents, and coaches across the State of Florida.
FSC was 3-Day Event:
Meeting and Greet at the Hilton Garden Outlet May 18th
Showcase May 19th
Lunch and Learn May 19th with Guest Speakers: Tony Brewington (Head High School Coach in Tampa, Owner of Mentor Group), Bobby Dorlus (Ceo of the Tech Hustle), Jovon Edwards (Former MLB Ballplayer, President of Nationally Ranked Travel Organization son also was a MLB 1st RD draft pick), Muzzy Jackson (International Wealth Management Advisor, 20-year Major League Baseball career as an executive, scout and player within the Royals, Reds, Diamondbacks and White Sox's organizations), Raymond Humphery (Scout, Travel Coach for Florida Sluggers, and Collegiate Advisor) and the Surprise Speaker Charles Johnson (2× All-Star (1997, 2001),World Series champion (1997), 4× Gold Glove Award (1995–1998), Owns the Charles Johnson Collegiate Summer League played in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.)
FSC Game May 20th
Sponsors for the Florida Shine Classic include the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, ESPN
West Palm Beach, Juan Williams State Farm Office, Inella Odom-Williams Realtor REMAX, Homes
& Properties, Time to Sign Sports, Cressey Sports Performance, Greater Works Inc,. and Bobby Dorlus “BobbyD” of The Tech Hustle.
The Florida Shine Classic is set to be June 2024, location TBA. To support the organization effort please send donations to GGI Nation Inc non for profit .
