Develops

Andre Dawson Classic

Teams stand on the first and third base line before the Andre Dawson Classic at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex.

The Andre Dawson Classic is the annual, round-robin collegiate baseball tournament designed by Major League Baseball to highlight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their baseball programs.

Breakthrough Series

MLB Breakthrough Series.

Established in 2008, the Breakthrough Series is a unique program that focuses on developing the player on and off the field through seminars, mentorship, gameplay, scout evaluations, video coverage and the highest level of instruction, all while providing a platform for the players to perform for scouts and collegiate coaches. Players are also eligible to participate on the Breakthrough Series Fall Tournament team.

Commissioner's Cup

A team celebrates with a 2026 Champions banner at the Commissioner's Cup.

The Commissioner’s Cup is an annual 17U baseball tournament held during All-Star Week featuring nine teams comprised of athletes from various MLB Youth Academies throughout the continental United States and Puerto Rico.

Desert Invitational

Players celebrate outside the dugout during the Desert Invitational.

MLB Desert Invitational, formerly known as MLB4, launched in 2018 and features some of the top collegiate programs in the nation during college baseball’s opening week.

DREAM Series

Baseball players pose on a field during the DREAM Series.

The DREAM Series is a development experience event focused on the dynamics of pitching and catching for a diverse group of elite high-school athletes, predominantly African American players, from across the country during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.

Elite Development Invitational

Players take a group photo during the Elite Development Invitational.

The Elite Development Invitational is a multi-day event designed to provide exposure and develop 64 promising female baseball athletes. Invitees are led through a series of on-field workouts, games and off-field educational sessions. The top 32 athletes from EDI will be chosen for the Breakthrough Series. Athletes are identified through MLB GRIT, Trailblazer Series and an open application.

Hank Aaron Invitational

Players pose for a team photo at home plate during the Hank Aaron Invitational.

This unique amateur development event serves as a youth-oriented, on-field diversity initiative that aims to get high school-aged players with diverse backgrounds to the next levels of the game.

HBCU Swingman Classic

A team poses with a trophy and Ken Griffey Jr. at Citizens Bank Park

The HBCU Swingman Classic presented by T-Mobile highlights the history and legacy of HBCU baseball programs. Fifty Division I HBCU baseball players will get the opportunity to showcase their talent on a national stage. The student-athletes will be selected by a committee that will include Ken Griffey Jr., representatives from MLB and the MLBPA, and scouts.

High School Home Run Derby

A baseball player hits during the High School Home Run Derby.

The MLB-USA Baseball High School Home Run Derby features players from the High School All-American Game and other standout prep players from across the country.

Jennie Finch Classic

Teams pose for a group photo behind second base at the Jennie Finch Classic.

The Jennie Finch Classic presented by Arm & Hammer, named after Olympic gold medalist and USA Softball National Team legend Jennie Finch, is an annual softball tournament held during All-Star Week featuring teams comprised of youth softball players ages 13-17 from MLB Clubs and Youth Academies around the country.

MLB All-American Game

Two teams pose for a photo on the warning track at the All-American Game at the Field of Dreams.

The 2026 MLB All-American Game showcased the top high school baseball talent from the Class of 2027.

MLB GRIT

Girls do drills at second base during MLB GRIT.

Major League Baseball's MLB GRIT: Girls ID TOUR is designed specifically for female athletes (18 and under) to showcase their talent and ability as baseball players. The event format is similar to a pro-style workout where athletes are evaluated on their talent.

MLB ID Tour

Players stand on a field during the MLB ID Tour.

MLB ID TOUR is a grassroots initiative to identify talent in the graduating classes of 2028 and 2029 for baseball development programming.

The Program

Players pose on a baseball field at The Program.

Major League Baseball's The Program participates in baseball development activities each week from mid-June through mid-July, preparing them for premier 16U tournaments on weekends against some of the top travel programs from around the country.

Trailblazer Series

A team poses for a photo on a field at the Trailblazer Series.

In 2017, USA Baseball and Major League Baseball launched Trailblazer Series for girls built around Jackie Robinson Day in celebration of baseball’s quintessential “trailblazer." The objective of the event is to provide playing, development and educational opportunities to girls who play baseball.