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ABOUT THE TRAILBLAZER SERIES
In 2017, USA Baseball and Major League Baseball launched a new baseball tournament for girls built around Jackie Robinson Day in celebration of baseball’s quintessential “trailblazer." The objective of the event is to provide playing, development and educational opportunities to girls who play baseball.
2024 Trailblazer Series
Event dates: April 13-16, 2024
Event location: Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Florida
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