A few Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma student-athletes were selected to participate in the 2025 Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase, hosted by the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta.
The annual showcase took place in June 2025, and featured top Native American high school baseball players from across the U.S. and Canada, providing opportunities for skill development and exposure to collegiate and professional scouts.
The following Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma tribal members were named to the 2025 roster: Matthew Wise (Inola HS, Okla., Choctaw); Cashin Clifft (Kiowa HS, Okla., Chickasaw/Choctaw); Nicholas Shade Cody (Rattan Public School, Okla., Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma); Kollin Davis (Crowder HS, Okla.); Ty Freeman (Greenwood HS, Okla., Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma); Kaleb Gilreath (Dallas Christian School, Texas, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma); Aven Goodlin (Wagoner HS, Okla., Cherokee/Choctaw); Sanjiya Hickman (Nanih Waiya Attendance Center, Miss., Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians); Kanyon Wright (Grace Christian School, La., Jena Band of Choctaw Indians).
These student-athletes will participate in a pro-style workout, skill development sessions and a showcase game coached by former Major League Baseball players.
The Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase is designed to highlight Indigenous talent while supporting athletes pursuing baseball at the next level through elite training and national exposure.
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