Last week, players from the MLB Develops Breakthrough Series visited the historic Rickwood Field and Birmingham Civil Rights Institute to learn more about the history and significance of the people and players who paved the way for them. The visit occurred less than two weeks after history was made when...
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ABOUT THE BREAKTHROUGH SERIES
2021 WWBA Underclass World Championship
Sept. 30-Oct. 4: Fort Myers, Florida
Coaches: Jerry Manuel, Tye Waller, Lou Collier, Sergio Santos, Dan Van Hoff, Keith Dudley, Rocky Gholson
2021 WWBA Freshman World Championship
Oct. 7-11: West Palm Beach, Florida
Coaches: Tye Waller, Marvin Freeman, Bobby Ramos, Antonio Grissom, Dan Van Hoff, Jose Lopez, Rocky Gholson, Eric Blum
2021 WWBA World Championship
Oct. 7-11: Jupiter, Florida
Coaches: Jerry Manuel, LaTroy Hawkins, Reggie Williams, Lou Collier, Marquis Grissom, Dan Van Hoff, Keith Dudley, Rocky Gholson, Eric Blum
Have questions about the Breakthrough Series? Please email [email protected].
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