Syracuse, NY - 2024 graduate of Onondaga Community College and two-year member of the Lazer Baseball program, Jonathan Gonzalez-Perez, was selected as one of the 50 HBCU student-athletes playing in the third annual "HBCU Swingman Classic presented by T-Mobile & powered by the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation" on Friday, July 11 at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. The Swingman Classic highlights players from Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) all across the US during MLB All-Star Week.

Former Braves Slugger Justice, Jordan named managers for HBCU Swingman Classic


Ken Griffey Jr. (left) and Jon Gonzalez-Perez (right)

Gonzalez-Perez, Solvay High School grad and born in Holguin, Cuba, was a standout member for the Lazers in his two seasons earning Honorable Mention All-Conference in his freshman season as a catcher batting a .312 on the season. He continued his strong performance in his sophomore season batting a .395 earning All-Conference and First Team All-Region. Gonzalez-Perez currently attends the Division I University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

"This weekend was the best baseball experience I've ever had. Being treated like a big leaguer was amazing. But above all that, being able to represent my hometown, community, and my fellow Lazer brothers was beyond anything else we experienced. I'm super thankful to be able to represent Onondaga Community College because this is where it all started. Coach Bob gave me the opportunity and we went from there. I'm super thankful for OCC and being able to show out for the guys and my community." Jon Gonzalez-Perez

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