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The future of the Urban Invitational looks good after the 2012 tournament in Houston. (Ben Platt)
On the final day of the Urban Invitational in Houston-- after two days of rain -- the sun came out and the roof opened up. It was a fitting end to a successful tournament. Darrell Miller, MLB's vice president of youth and facility development, said that he was thrilled with the way the tournament went and excited for the future implications for the sport. Full MLB.com story >
Opened in 2006 on the grounds of Compton Community College
Opened in 2010 at Sylvester Turner Park, offers year-round training
The first multi-site Urban Youth Academy in the Philadelphia area
Tournament showcases traditionally black colleges and universities
Opened in 2001, offering baseball and academic instruction in Puerto Rico
The first multi-site Urban Youth Academy in the New Orleans area
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