Big 26 Baseball Classic
Pennsylvania vs. Maryland High School Baseball All-Star Series
FNB Field, Harrisburg
The Big 26 Baseball Classic® brings together the region’s best high school baseball talent for an elite showcase of competition and sportsmanship. Since its inception in 2012, the annual series has paired Pennsylvania as the host team at FNB Field in Harrisburg with Maryland as its long-standing rival. Player rosters are selected each spring through a competitive tryout process for high school players entering their junior and senior years. The event is designed to mimic a typical minor league baseball series, with the teams housing, eating, and traveling to the venue together during a 4-day stretch. College coaches are invited to all player activities including tryouts, final roster combine, and the 3-game series. Between 30 and 40 schools check in over the course of the event. The event also features a Buddy Program, where individuals ages 5 - 21 with physical and developmental challenges are connected with Big 26 players for various activities throughout the event. Relationships forged through the Buddy Program are often carried beyond the Big 26. The event is owned and operated by the Hershey Harrisburg Sports & Events Authority.
2027 EVENT SCHEDULE
The 2027 event schedule has not been determined yet. Tryouts are traditionally held in March, April and/or early May, with final games to follow
at the end of July. Sign up for our e-newsletter at the link below and follow Big 26 Baseball Classic on social media for updates.
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PLAYER TESTIMONIALS
The Big 26 Classic was one of my highlights of my summer! It was so much fun playing with and getting to know some of the best players in Pennsylvania. I made so many new friends and one of them I will be playing with in college. Everything from customizing your locker and washing your uniform is provided which made it feel like a big league experience. The buddy program was the best thing I have ever done. I really enjoyed getting to know my buddy and it was a blast. The buddy game has really changed my perspective of baseball and how much you can impact someone else’s life just by being the person you are. I wish I would have tried out for Big 26 my sophomore year. If you are considering doing it I would 100% tell you it do it. I would like to thank Big 26 for the opportunity to represent team Pennsylvania.
2024 Center Fielder, Ryland Yinger