Texas Rangers Youth Academy to host Black History Month Jamboree presented by Nike on Saturday, Feb. 4

Arlington, Texas — On Saturday, Feb. 4, the Texas Rangers Youth Academy will host the Black History Month Jamboree, presented by Nike.

Saturday’s event will include a Black History Month Camp followed by a doubleheader featuring four Dallas ISD high schools with the highest enrollment of Black students— South Oak Cliff High School, W. H. Adamson High School, Wilmer Hutchins High School and David W. Carter High School.

The Jamboree marks the beginning of the DISD baseball season and aims to highlight the next wave of history makers, agents of change, and leaders on and off the field. Former Texas Rangers Mark McLemore and Curtis Wilkerson will toss a ceremonial first pitch before the 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. games, respectively.

Before the scheduled doubleheader, the Black History Month Baseball Camp will be open to Youth Academy athletes ages 7-12. The camp will focus on developing on-field skills while also providing lessons on the significance of Black History Month.

Dash Johnson, manager of Youth Academy baseball & softball operations, will be available for interviews Saturday.

Advanced registration is required to participate.

WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 4
9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

9-11 a.m.: Black History Month Camp
1 p.m.: W.H. Adamson vs. David W. Carter (First Pitch - Former Texas Rangers infielder Mark McLemore)
3:30 p.m.: Wilmer Hutchins vs. South Oak Cliff (First Pitch: Former Texas Rangers infielder Curtis Wilkerson)

*Times subject to change due to inclement weather.

WHERE: Texas Rangers Youth Academy
2303 Bickers St.; Dallas, TX 75212