Riverwalk Stadium | Montgomery, Alabama
The 2025 Minority Baseball Prospects HBCU Final 4 concluded under rainy skies at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, Alabama, as inclement weather forced the tournament to wrap up a day early. What was originally planned as a three-day showcase became a two-day round-robin, with the final game—Morehouse vs. Miles—cut short after five innings due to an advancing weather system. Despite the abbreviated finale, the event delivered quality baseball and strong performances from several HBCU standouts.
Game 1: Tuskegee 5, Miles 12
In the opening game on Friday at the Minority Baseball Prospects HBCU Final 4, the Miles Golden Bears erupted for 12 runs despite managing just four hits, taking full advantage of Tuskegee’s 11 walks, five hit batters, and seven wild pitches in a 12–5 win.
Scoring Summary by Inning
- 1st Inning (Miles 2, Tuskegee 1):
Miles opened the scoring with two runs on a wild pitch and an RBI groundout. Tuskegee responded with a leadoff single by James Slaughter, who stole two bases and scored on a throwing error. - 2nd Inning (Miles 6, Tuskegee 1):
Miles exploded for four runs without a hit, fueled by four walks, a hit batter, a wild pitch, and a sac fly. Micah Smith walked and scored, and Auston Brewer drew a bases-loaded walk to earn an RBI. - 4th Inning (Miles 8, Tuskegee 1):
Miles plated two more as Landon Whitehead drove in a run with a groundout and Brewer scored on another wild pitch. - 5th Inning (Miles 9, Tuskegee 3):
Tuskegee scratched across two runs as Ryan Morrow drove in both with a single after James Slaughter again created pressure on the base paths. Miles answered with one run via a sacrifice fly from Whitehead. - 6th Inning (Miles 12, Tuskegee 4):
A trio of wild pitches helped Miles tack on three more runs despite recording just one hit in the inning. - 7th Inning (Final – Miles 12, Tuskegee 5):
Tuskegee added a final run in the bottom of the seventh with an RBI walk by Eli Speights, but Miles’ bullpen closed the door to end the game.
Despite being outhit 8–4, Miles capitalized on every opportunity to score and maintained control thanks to patient at-bats and aggressive baserunning. The win improved their position in the round-robin format, setting up a rain-shortened final showdown later in the evening.
Game 2: Miles 2, Morehouse 1
(5 innings – called due to rain)
The nightcap between Miles and Morehouse was a pitcher’s duel through five innings before rain forced the game to be called. Despite a late push from Morehouse, Miles held on for a 2-1 win and remained unbeaten in the event.
Scoring Summary:
- Bottom 3rd (Miles 2-0):
With two outs and runners on, a hit batter and wild pitch allowed two Miles runners to score. - Top 4th (Morehouse 2-1):
Morehouse responded when T. Whiteman reached on an error, advanced on a walk, and eventually scored on a groundout RBI by V. Clay. - Game called after Top 5 due to rain
While the weather cut the matchup short, it did not diminish the quality of play. The game was a fitting conclusion to a tournament that celebrated the rising standard of HBCU baseball—featuring grit, growth, and young talent on a big stage. Miles completed the showcase unbeaten, while Morehouse demonstrated continued development and pitching depth heading into the offseason.
Top Performers – 2025 MBP HBCU Final 4 (May 8–9, 2025)
The Minority Baseball Prospects HBCU Final 4 in Montgomery featured impressive efforts across the diamond. Here are the top statistical performers over the two-day showcase:
Top Hitters
Ryan Morrow (Tuskegee)
- .571 AVG (4-for-7), 4 RBI, 1 2B, 1 SB
James Slaughter (Tuskegee)
- .500 AVG (3-for-6), 5 runs, 4 SB
Micah Smith (Miles)
- .500 AVG (1-for-2), 3 BB, 3 runs, 2 SB
BoBo Barnes (Miles)
- 1.000 AVG (1-for-1), 2 runs, 2 HBP, 1 RBI
Brandon Leroy (Miles)
- .500 AVG (1-for-2), 2 runs, 2 BB
Gavin Millians (Miles)
- .400 AVG (2-for-5), 2 RBI, 1 3B, 2 SB
Terry Ware (Tuskegee)
- .400 AVG (2-for-5), 2 runs, 1 2B, 2 SB
Top Pitchers
Jaelyn Rhynes (Miles)
- 7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 6 K
Camden Matthews (Miles)
- 5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 8 K
Saivion Mohammed (Morehouse)
- 2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
Brian Urquhart (Morehouse)
- 3.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 3 K
Amare Morgan (Tuskegee)
- 4.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
Fielding Standouts
Elijah Pinckney (Morehouse)
- Tournament leader in assists (6)
Evan Jones (Tuskegee)
- 9 putouts, 3 assists, 0 errors
Victor Clay (Morehouse)
- .667 OBP, 1.000 fielding in limited action
Robert Robinson (Morehouse)
- 13 putouts, 1 assist; involved in the only double play turned by Morehouse
These standout performances were instrumental in defining the pace and excitement of the MBP HBCU Final 4. Miles College, which finished unbeaten, led the field in pitching depth and discipline at the plate, while Tuskegee’s top of the order proved explosive on the basepaths. Several Morehouse relievers also impressed, reinforcing the program’s pitching depth.
About Minority Baseball Prospects
Minority Baseball Prospects (MBP) is a national organization dedicated to increasing exposure, access, and opportunities for minority baseball players across the country. MBP provides player development, showcases, national tournaments, and media platforms specifically focused on elevating Black and minority athletes at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. The HBCU Final 4 is part of MBP’s mission to spotlight HBCU baseball programs and create meaningful experiences for student-athletes at historically Black institutions. For more information, visit www.minoritybaseball.com.
A.D. Drew currently serves as the Director of Athletic Marketing at Morehouse College. Previously Drew has served as an independent consultant in athletic communications, having worked events such as The Celebration Bowl, MEAC-SWAC Challenge, Black College World Series, SWAC Championship Game, multiple SIAC championship events, and Gulf South Conference events, in addition to regular season sports and events at every NCAA and NAIA level. Drew has also completed athletic communications consulting work for institutions on NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and NAIA levels. Drew was previously the SIAC contributor to D2Football.com.
Drew does work for the Black College Sports Network, where he has worked as a producer, director, and on-air talent. Drew has provided either play-by-play or color analysis for the Orange-Blossom Classic, the Black College World Series, the GCAC (now HBCUAC) basketball tournament, SIAC Baseball, Softball, and Men’s Volleyball Championships, and regular season games for football, flag football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, and softball. Drew regularly hosts a podcast, the BCSN SportsWrap with Bryan and A.D., most Sundays on the BCSN.
Drew currently is a board member of the HBCU-Pro Sports Media Association. Drew is a member of the College Sports Communicators. In the past, Drew has served as the Director of Administration for the Black College World Series (2022) and as the Director of Athletic Communications at Thomas University.