Showcases

Hank Aaron Invitational

In partnership with the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation (YDF), the Braves will host the top 44 elite high school baseball players from the Hank Aaron Invitational for a special cultural day on Friday, August 2, 2024 and showcase game on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Truist Park. The players will be selected to participate based on their performance during the week prior at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Fla.

These elite athletes will participate in a civil rights tour of Atlanta on Friday, August 2, featuring a private tour of The Atlanta History Center. The tour will include the Hank Aaron exhibit and conclude with lunch. The athletes will hear from Braves executives, Mrs. Billye Aaron and civil rights leader, Ambassador Andrew Young.

The Hank Aaron Invitational is an annual event - supported by USA Baseball and the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation- featuring the top 44 high school-aged players from around the United States.

44 Classic

The Atlanta Braves will host their sixth annual 44 Classic Presented by Nike on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2024. This showcase features the top diverse high school baseball talent from the Southeast, including from the Braves’ RBI Summer League.

On Saturday, September 21, 44 players will take part in an exclusive pro-style workout, including a Home Run Derby, throwing and fielding drills, batting practice, and more. On Sunday, September 22, the athletes will play an exhibition game coached by Braves alumni Marquis Grissom, Marvin Freeman, and Johnny Estrada. Professional scouts and college coaches will attend both days.

Native American Showcase

The Atlanta Braves are proud to host the third-annual Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase at Truist Park on June 7-9, 2024. The top 50 high school baseball players of Native American descent from around the country will be selected to participate in a pro-style workout on Saturday, June 8, and a showcase game on Sunday, June 9.

The Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase highlights Native American high school baseball players who aspire to play the game at the next level. Professional scouts and collegiate coaches will be in attendance.