Segra Stadium Hosts 3rd Annual Jackie Robinson Showcase
Published on April 22, 2024 under Carolina League (CarL)
Fayetteville Woodpeckers News Release
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers will host the 3rd annual Jackie Robinson Showcase on Saturday, May 3rd. The showcase will feature two games, the first starting at 3 p.m. between E.E. Smith & 71st and then Douglas Byrd & Westover facing off approximately 30 minutes following the conclusion of the first game. Both games are free and open to the public. This year's showcase is presented by DICK'S House of Sport.
The showcase aligns with Minor League Baseball's initiative, "The Nine." Launched in 2022, the initiative is a Black-community focused outreach platform specifically designed to honor and celebrate the historic impact numerous Black baseball pioneers made on the sport, provide new opportunities for youth baseball and softball participation, and to further diversify the business of baseball.
Admission for the Jackie Robinson Showcase is free and open to the public. Food and beverage will also be available for purchase at both games.
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