Coppin State men’s baseball team will open the 2027 season at The Andre Dawson Classic from Feb. 19-21, 2027, at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Florida. The tournament will mark Coppin State’s first appearance in the event, which Major League Baseball designed to highlight historically Black colleges and universities and their baseball programs.
The annual round-robin tournament features Coppin State against Jackson State, Bethune-Cookman and Grambling State. Coppin State’s game against Bethune-Cookman on Saturday was selected for MLB Network.
Coppin State Men’s Baseball Schedule
Coppin State will begin the tournament against Jackson State at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19. The Eagles will then play Bethune-Cookman at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, before closing the weekend against Grambling State at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21.
- Friday, Feb. 19: Coppin State vs. Jackson State, 11 a.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 20: Coppin State vs. Bethune-Cookman, 4 p.m. — MLB Network
- Sunday, Feb. 21: Coppin State vs. Grambling State, 10 a.m.
The Andre Dawson Classic was originally known as the Urban Invitational when it launched in 2008 at the MLB Youth Academy in Compton, California. The event later moved to Houston before relocating to New Orleans, according to Coppin State Athletics.
Returning Players Give Coppin State Men’s Baseball 12 Returners
Coppin State will welcome back 12 returners from last season. The group includes seniors AJ Hurtado, Pedro Agosto and Terrell Milliner, along with pitchers Jake Cumming, Nicco Holland and Dillon Kirksey.
Coppin State’s appearance marks only the second time an MEAC or NEC program has participated in The Andre Dawson Classic. The Eagles will begin the 2027 season with three games against Jackson State, Bethune-Cookman and Grambling State.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Coppin State men’s baseball team will open the 2027 season with its first appearance in The Andre Dawson Classic. The three-game schedule includes a Saturday matchup against Bethune-Cookman selected for MLB Network, while 12 returners will be part of the Eagles’ season-opening group.
Source: Original report
