VOTE: Roberto Clemente Award Nominee
all39 nominees, including
First time winner, is 2019 Roberto Clemente Award presented by MLB at MLB Network Thursday. Considered baseball as Major League Baseball’s most prestigious individual honor, the Clement Award annually recognizes the most representative of America through exceptional character, community engagement, philanthropy and positive contributions Major League Baseball players, both on and off the field.
Beginning today, fans can access the (English) and LasMayores.com/clemente30 (Spanish) through October 5 The regular season ends on Wednesday. The winner of the fan vote will count towards a vote in the Blue Ribbon panel vote, which will select the league-wide winner.
• Vote now: 2012 Roberto Clement Award from Capital One
This year is 16 Hall of Fame Anniversary and – Time All-Stars tragically killed in a plane crash on New Year’s Eve 50 while trying to deliver supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. As such, Major League Baseball will celebrate the decades-long legacy with the Clement family in September. On Roberto Clemente Day in the following way:
• A custom tribute video for both Roberto and his wife Vera – Momentito (English and Spanish) – will be featured at all MLB stadiums on Roberto Clemente Day and on MLB Network, MLB.com, club websites and MLB social media platforms.
• Pittsburgh Pirates will be in The Citi Field vs. New York Mets game will be broadcast nationally on FOX starting at 7pm ET. On Roberto Clement Day, all Pittsburgh Pirates players, managers and coaches will once again wear Clement s “04″ on their uniforms. They will be joined by all Mets players, managers and coaches.
• Retired Roberto Clemente Award recipient will be in New York with Commissioner Rob for a Food Packaging Volunteer Event at Citi Field with Manfred and the Commissioner’s Office and the Big employees of the city.
Here is each club & #21; Nominate
Roberto Clement Award.
Roberto Clement Award.
• Past Robert Clement Award Winners
American League East
Blue Bird
: Bo Bichette
Bichette has been actively involved in the community in his hometown of St. Petersburg this past offseason Volunteering for the homeless at a local shelter. He also spends time instilling a love of baseball among the youth of St. Pete, sponsoring training camps, providing equipment and serving as a mentor to young players.
Orioles
: Dillon Tate
Tate partially passed in California Having honed his baseball skills with free resources from the MLB Youth Academy in Compton, State, he prioritizes supporting young player development through the Orioles community outreach and his personal time. In 2019, he founded Its own foundation, the Baseball Academy, has hosted more than 30 Athletes attend meet-and-greet at Orioles Park.
Light
: Brandon Lowe
since 2016, Lowe and the Rays Baseball Foundation for every shot he hits A Homer is donating to the Tampa Bay Crisis Center to help fund and raise awareness for the organization, which provides vital services to those struggling with mental health, addiction and many other issues . Lowe and his wife Madison also take the time to share their passion for baseball and softball, hosting young athletes for games and personal meetings at Tropicana Field.
Red Sox
: Jack Dickman
now with the White Sox, Dickman with ulcerative colitis During his tenure with the Red Sox, he worked closely with the New England chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, raising funds and spending time with children to support their own diagnosis.
Yankees
: Jose Trevino
since2017, Trevino hosts Trevino’s Toy Drive to collect toys for less fortunate kids and donate to friends during the holiday season. He found new ways to support his community in New York and his hometown of Corpus Christi, Texas
, including donations for each additional base hit for a special heart in the arts, which provides opportunities in theatre, dance, music, and the arts for those with special needs.
Midland
guardian
: Triston MacKenzie
For the past two seasons, MacKenzie Mentoring eighth graders at a local Cleveland school, sharing his experience as an athlete and hosting his 2012 Participate in several live events and ball games at Progressive Field. He is also regularly involved with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio, building relationships with the youth the organization serves.
Royals: Nikki Lopez
Lopez is keen to support those dealing with critical and chronic conditions and their caregivers, making frequent hospital visits during his time with the Royals. During the epidemic-15 crisis, and while unable to visit in person, he donated food to frontline healthcare workers and began hosting Zoom meetings with kids in the Kansas City area to provide encouragement and motivation. Lopez also recently partnered with a local credit union to improve financial literacy among Kansas City youth.
tiger: Miguel Cabrera
Since COVID- pandemic as he and his wife Rosangel and the Tigers have been helping to distribute meals to underserved families , technical resources, affordable child care, and hospital-grade masks. Cabrera also continues to award two annual scholarships to first-generation college students in Michigan and South Florida.
)
twin
: Byron Buxton
Buxton’s brother served in the U.S. Navy and he continues to dedicate his time to veterans, active duty military members and their families. Throughout2017 During the season, he has resumed hosting military families at Target Field for batting practices, meetups and gaming experiences. Buxton is also a regular at the Twins RBI Glove Giveaways, which distribute free baseball gloves to attendees.
White Sox: Liam Hendricks
Hendriks has contributed to supporting a number of causes, including events for hospitalized children, their families and healthcare workers, welcoming veterans and first responders to the field, and supporting animals welfare organization. He and his wife Christie have also been supporters of the LGBTQ+ community in solidarity and are part of the teams Pride Night Celebration, Hosted by Howard Brown Health Adolescents, a nonprofit providing health care services primarily concerned with people within the LGBTQ+ community.
AL WEST
Angel
: Jared Walsh
Walsh It quickly became a mainstay for the Angels on and off the field, as the first baseman worked on the Angels Rally Reader Program in partnership with the Anaheim Public Library, as well as visiting patients at Children’s Hospital of Orange County and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Long Beach, Calif.
Astros
: Jose Altuve
For the past two years, Altuve has hosted the “Uncork for a Cause” fundraiser through the Astros Foundation, focused on raising funds and awareness for youth sports and education programs, national military, childhood cancer, domestic violence awareness and homelessness reduction.
Athlete ICS
: Tony Kemp
except In addition to launching the +1 Effect, a campaign to eliminate racism through personal conversations, Kemp also works with PG&E to plant trees in Oakland and his hometown of Nashville.
sailor
: Marco Gonzales
in 94, Gonzalez’s mother-in-law was diagnosed with MSA, a rare disorder. , degenerative neurological disorders.Since then, Gonzalez’s mission has been through his partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Mary Bridges Tong’s collaboration to use his platform to raise awareness of MSA and other neurological disorderss Hospitals and other institutions.
)
Homeless
: Taylor Hearn
A Texan, Hearn understands the importance of giving back to the community. Hearn kicked off Giving Week last November, participating in several community outreach projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area the week before Thanksgiving. In addition, Hearn is hosting a free ProCamp in June where elementary and middle school students can participate in drills and competitions with Hearn.
National League East
Brave:
Tyler Matzek
As a former first-round pick who nearly left baseball due to yips, Matzek understands the importance of mental health in athletics. This year, Matzek donated $250 for every strikeout against the Athlete Anti-Anxiety and Depression Foundation.
)
Marlins:
Pablo Lopez
A longtime Marlins member, López spearheaded his community outreach efforts this season when he visited Miami Renaissance Charter School students in April as part of Stress Awareness Month. During the interview, Lopez shared advice on how to deal with stressful situations and how to stay positive in the face of adversity.
Mets: James McCann
in 2017, James and Jessica McCann The child was born weeks earlier, which resulted in them spending more time in the NICU than at home. Now McCann has made it his mission to help families going through similar situations. In McCann’s first season with the Mets 100, James and Jessica donated 100 value $
gift card at Cohen Children’s Medical Center on the border of Queens and Nassau counties of patients in the neonatal intensive care unit.
national:
Josh Bell
While Bell was dealt to the Padres at the trade deadline, his relocation didn’t diminish the impact he made in our nation’s capital. When Bell was traded to the Nationals in November 2018, he immediately started a public book club for adults to promote reading and literacy in the community and became a team National Youth Baseball Academy player ambassador.
Phillies:
Kyle Gibson
Since Gibson broke into the major leagues, he has focused on charitable work. For the past two years, Gibson has donated to Philabundance (a nonprofit food bank in the Philadelphia area) and Cradles for Crayons after every strikeout and win. Gibson also launched the Philadelphia Fantasy Football League and Swing for Impact, a golf event that raises money for families with children battling cancer.
2022
National League Central
Brewers
: Brent Suter
A Harvard graduate studying environmental science, Suter’s mission is to raise awareness of environmental and climate change issues. In addition to working to eliminate plastic water bottles from beer clubhouses, Suter is focused on trying to plant trees in downtown Milwaukee.
Cardinals : Paul Goldschmidt
When Goldschmidt While in Arizona, he and his wife, Amy, visited Phoenix Children’s Hospital so often that they received permanent passes. This sense of outreach has accompanied Goldschmidt to St. Louis, where he has been involved in many charitable endeavors, from delivering food for St. Louis families to building a community center in the Dominican Republic.
)
Cubs
: Jason Hayward
Hayward, a – Veteran, young Cubs showing leadership on and off the court. Through numerous initiatives, Hayward has demonstrated a commitment to addressing the inequities that communities of color face every day, and has received generous support from the nonprofit sector.
pirate: David Bednar
Born in Pittsburgh, Bednar has been the Key member of the Pirates community event as the group has eased after COVID with its uniformed staff – limit.
Reds
: Joey Watto
when you spend years with the same organization, you are no longer just a player representing the team. You are part of the city and its community. What stands out about Votto’s philanthropy is that he chooses to do most of the work behind the scenes, out of respect for those he interacts with. It’s impossible for him to keep track of all the families he meets in his own time, that’s the way he wants to.
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Western Nations League
D-backs
: Josh Rojas
as An Arizona native, Rojas quickly became a local community hero and fan favorite with his dynamic style of play and passion for serving the Arizona community. He supported the Arizona Buckeyes in the minor leagues, where he played as a kid, and donated all of his gear to his high school team.
Dodgers : The native Angeleno has become ingrained in the community during Justin Turner’s
eight-year tenure in Los Angeles, He has given his time, energy and funds to various charities, including the Justin Turner Foundation (JTF) he founded and his wife Courtney.
Giants
: Brandon Crawford
Crawford, a Bay Area native who grew up in Pleasanton, California, has been a Giants fan since childhood. It’s fitting that he became one of the team’s biggest advocates in the community. In a decade-long career in San Francisco, the humble and soft-spoken shortstop has found ways to give back in meaningful and impactful ways to the people and communities that help shape his life.
Priests : Craig Stammen
Stammen has been a longtime veteran Advocate of , even before joining the San Diego Padres – the military team. Stamen’s first visit to the Afghan army was at 16 and an annual clinic for United League of Legends at Petko Park for military families The kids offer free baseball instruction (and tickets to Padres games).
the Rocky Mountains: Kyle Freeland
As a kid in Denver, giving back to the Colorado community is a place of freedom. Since 2012, Eph Leland has been a staunch supporter and advocate for the Special Olympics in Colorado. At the end of the year, a winner will be drawn for his custom (for Special Olympics Colorado) practice gloves. All proceeds will go to Special Olympics Colorado.
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• Past Robert Clement Award Winners
American League East
Blue Bird
: Bo Bichette
Bichette has been actively involved in the community in his hometown of St. Petersburg this past offseason Volunteering for the homeless at a local shelter. He also spends time instilling a love of baseball among the youth of St. Pete, sponsoring training camps, providing equipment and serving as a mentor to young players.
Orioles
: Dillon Tate
Tate partially passed in California Having honed his baseball skills with free resources from the MLB Youth Academy in Compton, State, he prioritizes supporting young player development through the Orioles community outreach and his personal time. In 2019, he founded Its own foundation, the Baseball Academy, has hosted more than 30 Athletes attend meet-and-greet at Orioles Park.
Light
: Brandon Lowe
: Brandon Lowe
since 2016, Lowe and the Rays Baseball Foundation for every shot he hits A Homer is donating to the Tampa Bay Crisis Center to help fund and raise awareness for the organization, which provides vital services to those struggling with mental health, addiction and many other issues . Lowe and his wife Madison also take the time to share their passion for baseball and softball, hosting young athletes for games and personal meetings at Tropicana Field.
Red Sox
: Jack Dickman
now with the White Sox, Dickman with ulcerative colitis During his tenure with the Red Sox, he worked closely with the New England chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, raising funds and spending time with children to support their own diagnosis.
Yankees
: Jose Trevino
since2017, Trevino hosts Trevino’s Toy Drive to collect toys for less fortunate kids and donate to friends during the holiday season. He found new ways to support his community in New York and his hometown of Corpus Christi, Texas
, including donations for each additional base hit for a special heart in the arts, which provides opportunities in theatre, dance, music, and the arts for those with special needs.
Midland
guardian
: Triston MacKenzie
For the past two seasons, MacKenzie Mentoring eighth graders at a local Cleveland school, sharing his experience as an athlete and hosting his 2012 Participate in several live events and ball games at Progressive Field. He is also regularly involved with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio, building relationships with the youth the organization serves.
Royals: Nikki Lopez
Lopez is keen to support those dealing with critical and chronic conditions and their caregivers, making frequent hospital visits during his time with the Royals. During the epidemic-15 crisis, and while unable to visit in person, he donated food to frontline healthcare workers and began hosting Zoom meetings with kids in the Kansas City area to provide encouragement and motivation. Lopez also recently partnered with a local credit union to improve financial literacy among Kansas City youth.
tiger: Miguel Cabrera
Since COVID- pandemic as he and his wife Rosangel and the Tigers have been helping to distribute meals to underserved families , technical resources, affordable child care, and hospital-grade masks. Cabrera also continues to award two annual scholarships to first-generation college students in Michigan and South Florida.
)
twin
: Byron Buxton
Buxton’s brother served in the U.S. Navy and he continues to dedicate his time to veterans, active duty military members and their families. Throughout2017 During the season, he has resumed hosting military families at Target Field for batting practices, meetups and gaming experiences. Buxton is also a regular at the Twins RBI Glove Giveaways, which distribute free baseball gloves to attendees.
White Sox: Liam Hendricks
Hendriks has contributed to supporting a number of causes, including events for hospitalized children, their families and healthcare workers, welcoming veterans and first responders to the field, and supporting animals welfare organization. He and his wife Christie have also been supporters of the LGBTQ+ community in solidarity and are part of the teams Pride Night Celebration, Hosted by Howard Brown Health Adolescents, a nonprofit providing health care services primarily concerned with people within the LGBTQ+ community.
AL WEST
Angel
: Jared Walsh
Walsh It quickly became a mainstay for the Angels on and off the field, as the first baseman worked on the Angels Rally Reader Program in partnership with the Anaheim Public Library, as well as visiting patients at Children’s Hospital of Orange County and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Long Beach, Calif.
Astros
: Jose Altuve
For the past two years, Altuve has hosted the “Uncork for a Cause” fundraiser through the Astros Foundation, focused on raising funds and awareness for youth sports and education programs, national military, childhood cancer, domestic violence awareness and homelessness reduction.
Athlete ICS
: Tony Kemp
except In addition to launching the +1 Effect, a campaign to eliminate racism through personal conversations, Kemp also works with PG&E to plant trees in Oakland and his hometown of Nashville.
sailor
: Marco Gonzales
in 94, Gonzalez’s mother-in-law was diagnosed with MSA, a rare disorder. , degenerative neurological disorders.Since then, Gonzalez’s mission has been through his partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Mary Bridges Tong’s collaboration to use his platform to raise awareness of MSA and other neurological disorderss Hospitals and other institutions.
)
Homeless
: Taylor Hearn
A Texan, Hearn understands the importance of giving back to the community. Hearn kicked off Giving Week last November, participating in several community outreach projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area the week before Thanksgiving. In addition, Hearn is hosting a free ProCamp in June where elementary and middle school students can participate in drills and competitions with Hearn.
National League East
Brave:
Tyler Matzek
As a former first-round pick who nearly left baseball due to yips, Matzek understands the importance of mental health in athletics. This year, Matzek donated $250 for every strikeout against the Athlete Anti-Anxiety and Depression Foundation.
)
Marlins:
Pablo Lopez
A longtime Marlins member, López spearheaded his community outreach efforts this season when he visited Miami Renaissance Charter School students in April as part of Stress Awareness Month. During the interview, Lopez shared advice on how to deal with stressful situations and how to stay positive in the face of adversity.
Mets: James McCann
in 2017, James and Jessica McCann The child was born weeks earlier, which resulted in them spending more time in the NICU than at home. Now McCann has made it his mission to help families going through similar situations. In McCann’s first season with the Mets 100, James and Jessica donated 100 value $
gift card at Cohen Children’s Medical Center on the border of Queens and Nassau counties of patients in the neonatal intensive care unit.
national:
Josh Bell
While Bell was dealt to the Padres at the trade deadline, his relocation didn’t diminish the impact he made in our nation’s capital. When Bell was traded to the Nationals in November 2018, he immediately started a public book club for adults to promote reading and literacy in the community and became a team National Youth Baseball Academy player ambassador.
Phillies:
Kyle Gibson
Since Gibson broke into the major leagues, he has focused on charitable work. For the past two years, Gibson has donated to Philabundance (a nonprofit food bank in the Philadelphia area) and Cradles for Crayons after every strikeout and win. Gibson also launched the Philadelphia Fantasy Football League and Swing for Impact, a golf event that raises money for families with children battling cancer.
2022
National League Central
Brewers
: Brent Suter
A Harvard graduate studying environmental science, Suter’s mission is to raise awareness of environmental and climate change issues. In addition to working to eliminate plastic water bottles from beer clubhouses, Suter is focused on trying to plant trees in downtown Milwaukee.
Cardinals : Paul Goldschmidt
When Goldschmidt While in Arizona, he and his wife, Amy, visited Phoenix Children’s Hospital so often that they received permanent passes. This sense of outreach has accompanied Goldschmidt to St. Louis, where he has been involved in many charitable endeavors, from delivering food for St. Louis families to building a community center in the Dominican Republic.
)
Cubs
: Jason Hayward
Hayward, a – Veteran, young Cubs showing leadership on and off the court. Through numerous initiatives, Hayward has demonstrated a commitment to addressing the inequities that communities of color face every day, and has received generous support from the nonprofit sector.
pirate: David Bednar
Born in Pittsburgh, Bednar has been the Key member of the Pirates community event as the group has eased after COVID with its uniformed staff – limit.
Reds
: Joey Watto
when you spend years with the same organization, you are no longer just a player representing the team. You are part of the city and its community. What stands out about Votto’s philanthropy is that he chooses to do most of the work behind the scenes, out of respect for those he interacts with. It’s impossible for him to keep track of all the families he meets in his own time, that’s the way he wants to.
5504
Western Nations League
D-backs
: Josh Rojas
as An Arizona native, Rojas quickly became a local community hero and fan favorite with his dynamic style of play and passion for serving the Arizona community. He supported the Arizona Buckeyes in the minor leagues, where he played as a kid, and donated all of his gear to his high school team.
Dodgers : The native Angeleno has become ingrained in the community during Justin Turner’s
eight-year tenure in Los Angeles, He has given his time, energy and funds to various charities, including the Justin Turner Foundation (JTF) he founded and his wife Courtney.
Giants
: Brandon Crawford
Crawford, a Bay Area native who grew up in Pleasanton, California, has been a Giants fan since childhood. It’s fitting that he became one of the team’s biggest advocates in the community. In a decade-long career in San Francisco, the humble and soft-spoken shortstop has found ways to give back in meaningful and impactful ways to the people and communities that help shape his life.
Priests : Craig Stammen
Stammen has been a longtime veteran Advocate of , even before joining the San Diego Padres – the military team. Stamen’s first visit to the Afghan army was at 16 and an annual clinic for United League of Legends at Petko Park for military families The kids offer free baseball instruction (and tickets to Padres games).
the Rocky Mountains: Kyle Freeland
As a kid in Denver, giving back to the Colorado community is a place of freedom. Since 2012, Eph Leland has been a staunch supporter and advocate for the Special Olympics in Colorado. At the end of the year, a winner will be drawn for his custom (for Special Olympics Colorado) practice gloves. All proceeds will go to Special Olympics Colorado.
202055042019
Red Sox
: Jack Dickman
now with the White Sox, Dickman with ulcerative colitis During his tenure with the Red Sox, he worked closely with the New England chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, raising funds and spending time with children to support their own diagnosis.
Yankees
: Jose Trevino
since2017, Trevino hosts Trevino’s Toy Drive to collect toys for less fortunate kids and donate to friends during the holiday season. He found new ways to support his community in New York and his hometown of Corpus Christi, Texas, including donations for each additional base hit for a special heart in the arts, which provides opportunities in theatre, dance, music, and the arts for those with special needs.
since2017, Trevino hosts Trevino’s Toy Drive to collect toys for less fortunate kids and donate to friends during the holiday season. He found new ways to support his community in New York and his hometown of Corpus Christi, Texas
, including donations for each additional base hit for a special heart in the arts, which provides opportunities in theatre, dance, music, and the arts for those with special needs.
Midland
guardian
: Triston MacKenzie
For the past two seasons, MacKenzie Mentoring eighth graders at a local Cleveland school, sharing his experience as an athlete and hosting his 2012 Participate in several live events and ball games at Progressive Field. He is also regularly involved with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio, building relationships with the youth the organization serves.
Royals: Nikki Lopez
Lopez is keen to support those dealing with critical and chronic conditions and their caregivers, making frequent hospital visits during his time with the Royals. During the epidemic-15 crisis, and while unable to visit in person, he donated food to frontline healthcare workers and began hosting Zoom meetings with kids in the Kansas City area to provide encouragement and motivation. Lopez also recently partnered with a local credit union to improve financial literacy among Kansas City youth.
Lopez is keen to support those dealing with critical and chronic conditions and their caregivers, making frequent hospital visits during his time with the Royals. During the epidemic-15 crisis, and while unable to visit in person, he donated food to frontline healthcare workers and began hosting Zoom meetings with kids in the Kansas City area to provide encouragement and motivation. Lopez also recently partnered with a local credit union to improve financial literacy among Kansas City youth.
tiger: Miguel Cabrera
Since COVID- pandemic as he and his wife Rosangel and the Tigers have been helping to distribute meals to underserved families , technical resources, affordable child care, and hospital-grade masks. Cabrera also continues to award two annual scholarships to first-generation college students in Michigan and South Florida.
)
twin
: Byron Buxton
Buxton’s brother served in the U.S. Navy and he continues to dedicate his time to veterans, active duty military members and their families. Throughout2017 During the season, he has resumed hosting military families at Target Field for batting practices, meetups and gaming experiences. Buxton is also a regular at the Twins RBI Glove Giveaways, which distribute free baseball gloves to attendees.
White Sox: Liam Hendricks
Hendriks has contributed to supporting a number of causes, including events for hospitalized children, their families and healthcare workers, welcoming veterans and first responders to the field, and supporting animals welfare organization. He and his wife Christie have also been supporters of the LGBTQ+ community in solidarity and are part of the teams Pride Night Celebration, Hosted by Howard Brown Health Adolescents, a nonprofit providing health care services primarily concerned with people within the LGBTQ+ community.
AL WEST
Angel
: Jared Walsh
Walsh It quickly became a mainstay for the Angels on and off the field, as the first baseman worked on the Angels Rally Reader Program in partnership with the Anaheim Public Library, as well as visiting patients at Children’s Hospital of Orange County and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Long Beach, Calif.
Astros
: Jose Altuve
For the past two years, Altuve has hosted the “Uncork for a Cause” fundraiser through the Astros Foundation, focused on raising funds and awareness for youth sports and education programs, national military, childhood cancer, domestic violence awareness and homelessness reduction.
Athlete ICS
: Tony Kemp
except In addition to launching the +1 Effect, a campaign to eliminate racism through personal conversations, Kemp also works with PG&E to plant trees in Oakland and his hometown of Nashville.
sailor
: Marco Gonzales
in 94, Gonzalez’s mother-in-law was diagnosed with MSA, a rare disorder. , degenerative neurological disorders.Since then, Gonzalez’s mission has been through his partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Mary Bridges Tong’s collaboration to use his platform to raise awareness of MSA and other neurological disorderss Hospitals and other institutions.
)
Homeless
: Taylor Hearn
A Texan, Hearn understands the importance of giving back to the community. Hearn kicked off Giving Week last November, participating in several community outreach projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area the week before Thanksgiving. In addition, Hearn is hosting a free ProCamp in June where elementary and middle school students can participate in drills and competitions with Hearn.
National League East
Brave:
Tyler Matzek
As a former first-round pick who nearly left baseball due to yips, Matzek understands the importance of mental health in athletics. This year, Matzek donated $250 for every strikeout against the Athlete Anti-Anxiety and Depression Foundation.
)
Marlins:
Pablo Lopez
A longtime Marlins member, López spearheaded his community outreach efforts this season when he visited Miami Renaissance Charter School students in April as part of Stress Awareness Month. During the interview, Lopez shared advice on how to deal with stressful situations and how to stay positive in the face of adversity.
Mets: James McCann
in 2017, James and Jessica McCann The child was born weeks earlier, which resulted in them spending more time in the NICU than at home. Now McCann has made it his mission to help families going through similar situations. In McCann’s first season with the Mets 100, James and Jessica donated 100 value $
gift card at Cohen Children’s Medical Center on the border of Queens and Nassau counties of patients in the neonatal intensive care unit.
national:
Josh Bell
While Bell was dealt to the Padres at the trade deadline, his relocation didn’t diminish the impact he made in our nation’s capital. When Bell was traded to the Nationals in November 2018, he immediately started a public book club for adults to promote reading and literacy in the community and became a team National Youth Baseball Academy player ambassador.
Phillies:
Kyle Gibson
Since Gibson broke into the major leagues, he has focused on charitable work. For the past two years, Gibson has donated to Philabundance (a nonprofit food bank in the Philadelphia area) and Cradles for Crayons after every strikeout and win. Gibson also launched the Philadelphia Fantasy Football League and Swing for Impact, a golf event that raises money for families with children battling cancer.
2022
National League Central
Brewers
: Brent Suter
A Harvard graduate studying environmental science, Suter’s mission is to raise awareness of environmental and climate change issues. In addition to working to eliminate plastic water bottles from beer clubhouses, Suter is focused on trying to plant trees in downtown Milwaukee.
Cardinals : Paul Goldschmidt
When Goldschmidt While in Arizona, he and his wife, Amy, visited Phoenix Children’s Hospital so often that they received permanent passes. This sense of outreach has accompanied Goldschmidt to St. Louis, where he has been involved in many charitable endeavors, from delivering food for St. Louis families to building a community center in the Dominican Republic.
)
Cubs
: Jason Hayward
Hayward, a – Veteran, young Cubs showing leadership on and off the court. Through numerous initiatives, Hayward has demonstrated a commitment to addressing the inequities that communities of color face every day, and has received generous support from the nonprofit sector.
pirate: David Bednar
Born in Pittsburgh, Bednar has been the Key member of the Pirates community event as the group has eased after COVID with its uniformed staff – limit.
Reds
: Joey Watto
when you spend years with the same organization, you are no longer just a player representing the team. You are part of the city and its community. What stands out about Votto’s philanthropy is that he chooses to do most of the work behind the scenes, out of respect for those he interacts with. It’s impossible for him to keep track of all the families he meets in his own time, that’s the way he wants to.
5504
Western Nations League
D-backs
: Josh Rojas
as An Arizona native, Rojas quickly became a local community hero and fan favorite with his dynamic style of play and passion for serving the Arizona community. He supported the Arizona Buckeyes in the minor leagues, where he played as a kid, and donated all of his gear to his high school team.
Dodgers : The native Angeleno has become ingrained in the community during Justin Turner’s
eight-year tenure in Los Angeles, He has given his time, energy and funds to various charities, including the Justin Turner Foundation (JTF) he founded and his wife Courtney.
Giants
: Brandon Crawford
Crawford, a Bay Area native who grew up in Pleasanton, California, has been a Giants fan since childhood. It’s fitting that he became one of the team’s biggest advocates in the community. In a decade-long career in San Francisco, the humble and soft-spoken shortstop has found ways to give back in meaningful and impactful ways to the people and communities that help shape his life.
Priests : Craig Stammen
Stammen has been a longtime veteran Advocate of , even before joining the San Diego Padres – the military team. Stamen’s first visit to the Afghan army was at 16 and an annual clinic for United League of Legends at Petko Park for military families The kids offer free baseball instruction (and tickets to Padres games).
the Rocky Mountains: Kyle Freeland
As a kid in Denver, giving back to the Colorado community is a place of freedom. Since 2012, Eph Leland has been a staunch supporter and advocate for the Special Olympics in Colorado. At the end of the year, a winner will be drawn for his custom (for Special Olympics Colorado) practice gloves. All proceeds will go to Special Olympics Colorado.
202055042019
Angel
: Jared Walsh
Walsh It quickly became a mainstay for the Angels on and off the field, as the first baseman worked on the Angels Rally Reader Program in partnership with the Anaheim Public Library, as well as visiting patients at Children’s Hospital of Orange County and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Long Beach, Calif.
Astros
: Jose Altuve
: Jose Altuve
For the past two years, Altuve has hosted the “Uncork for a Cause” fundraiser through the Astros Foundation, focused on raising funds and awareness for youth sports and education programs, national military, childhood cancer, domestic violence awareness and homelessness reduction.
Athlete ICS
: Tony Kemp
except In addition to launching the +1 Effect, a campaign to eliminate racism through personal conversations, Kemp also works with PG&E to plant trees in Oakland and his hometown of Nashville.
sailor
: Marco Gonzales
in 94, Gonzalez’s mother-in-law was diagnosed with MSA, a rare disorder. , degenerative neurological disorders.Since then, Gonzalez’s mission has been through his partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Mary Bridges Tong’s collaboration to use his platform to raise awareness of MSA and other neurological disorderss Hospitals and other institutions.
)
Homeless
: Taylor Hearn
A Texan, Hearn understands the importance of giving back to the community. Hearn kicked off Giving Week last November, participating in several community outreach projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area the week before Thanksgiving. In addition, Hearn is hosting a free ProCamp in June where elementary and middle school students can participate in drills and competitions with Hearn.
National League East
Brave:
Tyler Matzek
As a former first-round pick who nearly left baseball due to yips, Matzek understands the importance of mental health in athletics. This year, Matzek donated $250 for every strikeout against the Athlete Anti-Anxiety and Depression Foundation.
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Marlins:
Pablo Lopez
A longtime Marlins member, López spearheaded his community outreach efforts this season when he visited Miami Renaissance Charter School students in April as part of Stress Awareness Month. During the interview, Lopez shared advice on how to deal with stressful situations and how to stay positive in the face of adversity.
Mets: James McCann
in 2017, James and Jessica McCann The child was born weeks earlier, which resulted in them spending more time in the NICU than at home. Now McCann has made it his mission to help families going through similar situations. In McCann’s first season with the Mets 100, James and Jessica donated 100 value $
gift card at Cohen Children’s Medical Center on the border of Queens and Nassau counties of patients in the neonatal intensive care unit.
national:
Josh Bell
While Bell was dealt to the Padres at the trade deadline, his relocation didn’t diminish the impact he made in our nation’s capital. When Bell was traded to the Nationals in November 2018, he immediately started a public book club for adults to promote reading and literacy in the community and became a team National Youth Baseball Academy player ambassador.
Phillies:
Kyle Gibson
Since Gibson broke into the major leagues, he has focused on charitable work. For the past two years, Gibson has donated to Philabundance (a nonprofit food bank in the Philadelphia area) and Cradles for Crayons after every strikeout and win. Gibson also launched the Philadelphia Fantasy Football League and Swing for Impact, a golf event that raises money for families with children battling cancer.
2022
National League Central
Brewers
: Brent Suter
A Harvard graduate studying environmental science, Suter’s mission is to raise awareness of environmental and climate change issues. In addition to working to eliminate plastic water bottles from beer clubhouses, Suter is focused on trying to plant trees in downtown Milwaukee.
Cardinals : Paul Goldschmidt
When Goldschmidt While in Arizona, he and his wife, Amy, visited Phoenix Children’s Hospital so often that they received permanent passes. This sense of outreach has accompanied Goldschmidt to St. Louis, where he has been involved in many charitable endeavors, from delivering food for St. Louis families to building a community center in the Dominican Republic.
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Cubs
: Jason Hayward
Hayward, a – Veteran, young Cubs showing leadership on and off the court. Through numerous initiatives, Hayward has demonstrated a commitment to addressing the inequities that communities of color face every day, and has received generous support from the nonprofit sector.
pirate: David Bednar
Born in Pittsburgh, Bednar has been the Key member of the Pirates community event as the group has eased after COVID with its uniformed staff – limit.
Reds
: Joey Watto
when you spend years with the same organization, you are no longer just a player representing the team. You are part of the city and its community. What stands out about Votto’s philanthropy is that he chooses to do most of the work behind the scenes, out of respect for those he interacts with. It’s impossible for him to keep track of all the families he meets in his own time, that’s the way he wants to.
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D-backs
: Josh Rojas
as An Arizona native, Rojas quickly became a local community hero and fan favorite with his dynamic style of play and passion for serving the Arizona community. He supported the Arizona Buckeyes in the minor leagues, where he played as a kid, and donated all of his gear to his high school team.
Dodgers : The native Angeleno has become ingrained in the community during Justin Turner’s
eight-year tenure in Los Angeles, He has given his time, energy and funds to various charities, including the Justin Turner Foundation (JTF) he founded and his wife Courtney.
Giants
: Brandon Crawford
Crawford, a Bay Area native who grew up in Pleasanton, California, has been a Giants fan since childhood. It’s fitting that he became one of the team’s biggest advocates in the community. In a decade-long career in San Francisco, the humble and soft-spoken shortstop has found ways to give back in meaningful and impactful ways to the people and communities that help shape his life.
Priests : Craig Stammen
Stammen has been a longtime veteran Advocate of , even before joining the San Diego Padres – the military team. Stamen’s first visit to the Afghan army was at 16 and an annual clinic for United League of Legends at Petko Park for military families The kids offer free baseball instruction (and tickets to Padres games).
the Rocky Mountains: Kyle Freeland
As a kid in Denver, giving back to the Colorado community is a place of freedom. Since 2012, Eph Leland has been a staunch supporter and advocate for the Special Olympics in Colorado. At the end of the year, a winner will be drawn for his custom (for Special Olympics Colorado) practice gloves. All proceeds will go to Special Olympics Colorado.
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Athlete ICS
: Tony Kemp
except In addition to launching the +1 Effect, a campaign to eliminate racism through personal conversations, Kemp also works with PG&E to plant trees in Oakland and his hometown of Nashville.
sailor
: Marco Gonzales
in 94, Gonzalez’s mother-in-law was diagnosed with MSA, a rare disorder. , degenerative neurological disorders.Since then, Gonzalez’s mission has been through his partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Mary Bridges Tong’s collaboration to use his platform to raise awareness of MSA and other neurological disorderss Hospitals and other institutions.
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Homeless
: Taylor Hearn
A Texan, Hearn understands the importance of giving back to the community. Hearn kicked off Giving Week last November, participating in several community outreach projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area the week before Thanksgiving. In addition, Hearn is hosting a free ProCamp in June where elementary and middle school students can participate in drills and competitions with Hearn.
National League East
Brave:
Tyler Matzek
Tyler Matzek
As a former first-round pick who nearly left baseball due to yips, Matzek understands the importance of mental health in athletics. This year, Matzek donated $250 for every strikeout against the Athlete Anti-Anxiety and Depression Foundation.
)
Marlins:
Pablo Lopez
A longtime Marlins member, López spearheaded his community outreach efforts this season when he visited Miami Renaissance Charter School students in April as part of Stress Awareness Month. During the interview, Lopez shared advice on how to deal with stressful situations and how to stay positive in the face of adversity.
Mets: James McCann
in 2017, James and Jessica McCann The child was born weeks earlier, which resulted in them spending more time in the NICU than at home. Now McCann has made it his mission to help families going through similar situations. In McCann’s first season with the Mets 100, James and Jessica donated 100 value $
gift card at Cohen Children’s Medical Center on the border of Queens and Nassau counties of patients in the neonatal intensive care unit.
national:
Josh Bell
While Bell was dealt to the Padres at the trade deadline, his relocation didn’t diminish the impact he made in our nation’s capital. When Bell was traded to the Nationals in November 2018, he immediately started a public book club for adults to promote reading and literacy in the community and became a team National Youth Baseball Academy player ambassador.
Phillies:
Kyle Gibson
Since Gibson broke into the major leagues, he has focused on charitable work. For the past two years, Gibson has donated to Philabundance (a nonprofit food bank in the Philadelphia area) and Cradles for Crayons after every strikeout and win. Gibson also launched the Philadelphia Fantasy Football League and Swing for Impact, a golf event that raises money for families with children battling cancer.
2022
National League Central
Brewers
: Brent Suter
A Harvard graduate studying environmental science, Suter’s mission is to raise awareness of environmental and climate change issues. In addition to working to eliminate plastic water bottles from beer clubhouses, Suter is focused on trying to plant trees in downtown Milwaukee.
Cardinals : Paul Goldschmidt
When Goldschmidt While in Arizona, he and his wife, Amy, visited Phoenix Children’s Hospital so often that they received permanent passes. This sense of outreach has accompanied Goldschmidt to St. Louis, where he has been involved in many charitable endeavors, from delivering food for St. Louis families to building a community center in the Dominican Republic.
)
Cubs
: Jason Hayward
Hayward, a – Veteran, young Cubs showing leadership on and off the court. Through numerous initiatives, Hayward has demonstrated a commitment to addressing the inequities that communities of color face every day, and has received generous support from the nonprofit sector.
pirate: David Bednar
Born in Pittsburgh, Bednar has been the Key member of the Pirates community event as the group has eased after COVID with its uniformed staff – limit.
Reds
: Joey Watto
when you spend years with the same organization, you are no longer just a player representing the team. You are part of the city and its community. What stands out about Votto’s philanthropy is that he chooses to do most of the work behind the scenes, out of respect for those he interacts with. It’s impossible for him to keep track of all the families he meets in his own time, that’s the way he wants to.
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D-backs
: Josh Rojas
as An Arizona native, Rojas quickly became a local community hero and fan favorite with his dynamic style of play and passion for serving the Arizona community. He supported the Arizona Buckeyes in the minor leagues, where he played as a kid, and donated all of his gear to his high school team.
Dodgers : The native Angeleno has become ingrained in the community during Justin Turner’s
eight-year tenure in Los Angeles, He has given his time, energy and funds to various charities, including the Justin Turner Foundation (JTF) he founded and his wife Courtney.
Giants
: Brandon Crawford
Crawford, a Bay Area native who grew up in Pleasanton, California, has been a Giants fan since childhood. It’s fitting that he became one of the team’s biggest advocates in the community. In a decade-long career in San Francisco, the humble and soft-spoken shortstop has found ways to give back in meaningful and impactful ways to the people and communities that help shape his life.
Priests : Craig Stammen
Stammen has been a longtime veteran Advocate of , even before joining the San Diego Padres – the military team. Stamen’s first visit to the Afghan army was at 16 and an annual clinic for United League of Legends at Petko Park for military families The kids offer free baseball instruction (and tickets to Padres games).
the Rocky Mountains: Kyle Freeland
As a kid in Denver, giving back to the Colorado community is a place of freedom. Since 2012, Eph Leland has been a staunch supporter and advocate for the Special Olympics in Colorado. At the end of the year, a winner will be drawn for his custom (for Special Olympics Colorado) practice gloves. All proceeds will go to Special Olympics Colorado.
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Marlins:
Pablo Lopez
A longtime Marlins member, López spearheaded his community outreach efforts this season when he visited Miami Renaissance Charter School students in April as part of Stress Awareness Month. During the interview, Lopez shared advice on how to deal with stressful situations and how to stay positive in the face of adversity.
A longtime Marlins member, López spearheaded his community outreach efforts this season when he visited Miami Renaissance Charter School students in April as part of Stress Awareness Month. During the interview, Lopez shared advice on how to deal with stressful situations and how to stay positive in the face of adversity.
Mets: James McCann
in 2017, James and Jessica McCann The child was born weeks earlier, which resulted in them spending more time in the NICU than at home. Now McCann has made it his mission to help families going through similar situations. In McCann’s first season with the Mets 100, James and Jessica donated 100 value $
gift card at Cohen Children’s Medical Center on the border of Queens and Nassau counties of patients in the neonatal intensive care unit.
gift card at Cohen Children’s Medical Center on the border of Queens and Nassau counties of patients in the neonatal intensive care unit.
national:
Josh Bell
Josh Bell
While Bell was dealt to the Padres at the trade deadline, his relocation didn’t diminish the impact he made in our nation’s capital. When Bell was traded to the Nationals in November 2018, he immediately started a public book club for adults to promote reading and literacy in the community and became a team National Youth Baseball Academy player ambassador.
Phillies:
Kyle Gibson
Since Gibson broke into the major leagues, he has focused on charitable work. For the past two years, Gibson has donated to Philabundance (a nonprofit food bank in the Philadelphia area) and Cradles for Crayons after every strikeout and win. Gibson also launched the Philadelphia Fantasy Football League and Swing for Impact, a golf event that raises money for families with children battling cancer.
2022
National League Central
Brewers
: Brent Suter
A Harvard graduate studying environmental science, Suter’s mission is to raise awareness of environmental and climate change issues. In addition to working to eliminate plastic water bottles from beer clubhouses, Suter is focused on trying to plant trees in downtown Milwaukee.
Cardinals : Paul Goldschmidt
When Goldschmidt While in Arizona, he and his wife, Amy, visited Phoenix Children’s Hospital so often that they received permanent passes. This sense of outreach has accompanied Goldschmidt to St. Louis, where he has been involved in many charitable endeavors, from delivering food for St. Louis families to building a community center in the Dominican Republic.
)
Cubs
: Jason Hayward
Hayward, a – Veteran, young Cubs showing leadership on and off the court. Through numerous initiatives, Hayward has demonstrated a commitment to addressing the inequities that communities of color face every day, and has received generous support from the nonprofit sector.
pirate: David Bednar
Born in Pittsburgh, Bednar has been the Key member of the Pirates community event as the group has eased after COVID with its uniformed staff – limit.
Reds
: Joey Watto
when you spend years with the same organization, you are no longer just a player representing the team. You are part of the city and its community. What stands out about Votto’s philanthropy is that he chooses to do most of the work behind the scenes, out of respect for those he interacts with. It’s impossible for him to keep track of all the families he meets in his own time, that’s the way he wants to.
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Western Nations League
D-backs
: Josh Rojas
as An Arizona native, Rojas quickly became a local community hero and fan favorite with his dynamic style of play and passion for serving the Arizona community. He supported the Arizona Buckeyes in the minor leagues, where he played as a kid, and donated all of his gear to his high school team.
Dodgers : The native Angeleno has become ingrained in the community during Justin Turner’s
eight-year tenure in Los Angeles, He has given his time, energy and funds to various charities, including the Justin Turner Foundation (JTF) he founded and his wife Courtney.
Giants
: Brandon Crawford
Crawford, a Bay Area native who grew up in Pleasanton, California, has been a Giants fan since childhood. It’s fitting that he became one of the team’s biggest advocates in the community. In a decade-long career in San Francisco, the humble and soft-spoken shortstop has found ways to give back in meaningful and impactful ways to the people and communities that help shape his life.
Priests : Craig Stammen
Stammen has been a longtime veteran Advocate of , even before joining the San Diego Padres – the military team. Stamen’s first visit to the Afghan army was at 16 and an annual clinic for United League of Legends at Petko Park for military families The kids offer free baseball instruction (and tickets to Padres games).
the Rocky Mountains: Kyle Freeland
As a kid in Denver, giving back to the Colorado community is a place of freedom. Since 2012, Eph Leland has been a staunch supporter and advocate for the Special Olympics in Colorado. At the end of the year, a winner will be drawn for his custom (for Special Olympics Colorado) practice gloves. All proceeds will go to Special Olympics Colorado.
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Phillies:
Kyle Gibson
Since Gibson broke into the major leagues, he has focused on charitable work. For the past two years, Gibson has donated to Philabundance (a nonprofit food bank in the Philadelphia area) and Cradles for Crayons after every strikeout and win. Gibson also launched the Philadelphia Fantasy Football League and Swing for Impact, a golf event that raises money for families with children battling cancer.
Since Gibson broke into the major leagues, he has focused on charitable work. For the past two years, Gibson has donated to Philabundance (a nonprofit food bank in the Philadelphia area) and Cradles for Crayons after every strikeout and win. Gibson also launched the Philadelphia Fantasy Football League and Swing for Impact, a golf event that raises money for families with children battling cancer.
2022
National League Central
Brewers
: Brent Suter
: Brent Suter
A Harvard graduate studying environmental science, Suter’s mission is to raise awareness of environmental and climate change issues. In addition to working to eliminate plastic water bottles from beer clubhouses, Suter is focused on trying to plant trees in downtown Milwaukee.
Cardinals : Paul Goldschmidt
When Goldschmidt While in Arizona, he and his wife, Amy, visited Phoenix Children’s Hospital so often that they received permanent passes. This sense of outreach has accompanied Goldschmidt to St. Louis, where he has been involved in many charitable endeavors, from delivering food for St. Louis families to building a community center in the Dominican Republic.
)
Cubs
: Jason Hayward
Hayward, a – Veteran, young Cubs showing leadership on and off the court. Through numerous initiatives, Hayward has demonstrated a commitment to addressing the inequities that communities of color face every day, and has received generous support from the nonprofit sector.
pirate: David Bednar
Born in Pittsburgh, Bednar has been the Key member of the Pirates community event as the group has eased after COVID with its uniformed staff – limit.
Reds
: Joey Watto
when you spend years with the same organization, you are no longer just a player representing the team. You are part of the city and its community. What stands out about Votto’s philanthropy is that he chooses to do most of the work behind the scenes, out of respect for those he interacts with. It’s impossible for him to keep track of all the families he meets in his own time, that’s the way he wants to.
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D-backs
: Josh Rojas
as An Arizona native, Rojas quickly became a local community hero and fan favorite with his dynamic style of play and passion for serving the Arizona community. He supported the Arizona Buckeyes in the minor leagues, where he played as a kid, and donated all of his gear to his high school team.
Dodgers : The native Angeleno has become ingrained in the community during Justin Turner’s
eight-year tenure in Los Angeles, He has given his time, energy and funds to various charities, including the Justin Turner Foundation (JTF) he founded and his wife Courtney.
Giants
: Brandon Crawford
Crawford, a Bay Area native who grew up in Pleasanton, California, has been a Giants fan since childhood. It’s fitting that he became one of the team’s biggest advocates in the community. In a decade-long career in San Francisco, the humble and soft-spoken shortstop has found ways to give back in meaningful and impactful ways to the people and communities that help shape his life.
Priests : Craig Stammen
Stammen has been a longtime veteran Advocate of , even before joining the San Diego Padres – the military team. Stamen’s first visit to the Afghan army was at 16 and an annual clinic for United League of Legends at Petko Park for military families The kids offer free baseball instruction (and tickets to Padres games).
the Rocky Mountains: Kyle Freeland
As a kid in Denver, giving back to the Colorado community is a place of freedom. Since 2012, Eph Leland has been a staunch supporter and advocate for the Special Olympics in Colorado. At the end of the year, a winner will be drawn for his custom (for Special Olympics Colorado) practice gloves. All proceeds will go to Special Olympics Colorado.
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Cardinals : Paul Goldschmidt
When Goldschmidt While in Arizona, he and his wife, Amy, visited Phoenix Children’s Hospital so often that they received permanent passes. This sense of outreach has accompanied Goldschmidt to St. Louis, where he has been involved in many charitable endeavors, from delivering food for St. Louis families to building a community center in the Dominican Republic.
)
Cubs
: Jason Hayward
Hayward, a – Veteran, young Cubs showing leadership on and off the court. Through numerous initiatives, Hayward has demonstrated a commitment to addressing the inequities that communities of color face every day, and has received generous support from the nonprofit sector.
Hayward, a – Veteran, young Cubs showing leadership on and off the court. Through numerous initiatives, Hayward has demonstrated a commitment to addressing the inequities that communities of color face every day, and has received generous support from the nonprofit sector.
pirate: David Bednar
Born in Pittsburgh, Bednar has been the Key member of the Pirates community event as the group has eased after COVID with its uniformed staff – limit.
Reds
: Joey Watto
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when you spend years with the same organization, you are no longer just a player representing the team. You are part of the city and its community. What stands out about Votto’s philanthropy is that he chooses to do most of the work behind the scenes, out of respect for those he interacts with. It’s impossible for him to keep track of all the families he meets in his own time, that’s the way he wants to.
Western Nations League
D-backs
: Josh Rojas
as An Arizona native, Rojas quickly became a local community hero and fan favorite with his dynamic style of play and passion for serving the Arizona community. He supported the Arizona Buckeyes in the minor leagues, where he played as a kid, and donated all of his gear to his high school team.
Dodgers : The native Angeleno has become ingrained in the community during Justin Turner’s
eight-year tenure in Los Angeles, He has given his time, energy and funds to various charities, including the Justin Turner Foundation (JTF) he founded and his wife Courtney.
Giants
: Brandon Crawford
Crawford, a Bay Area native who grew up in Pleasanton, California, has been a Giants fan since childhood. It’s fitting that he became one of the team’s biggest advocates in the community. In a decade-long career in San Francisco, the humble and soft-spoken shortstop has found ways to give back in meaningful and impactful ways to the people and communities that help shape his life.
Priests : Craig Stammen
Stammen has been a longtime veteran Advocate of , even before joining the San Diego Padres – the military team. Stamen’s first visit to the Afghan army was at 16 and an annual clinic for United League of Legends at Petko Park for military families The kids offer free baseball instruction (and tickets to Padres games).
the Rocky Mountains: Kyle Freeland
As a kid in Denver, giving back to the Colorado community is a place of freedom. Since 2012, Eph Leland has been a staunch supporter and advocate for the Special Olympics in Colorado. At the end of the year, a winner will be drawn for his custom (for Special Olympics Colorado) practice gloves. All proceeds will go to Special Olympics Colorado.
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: Brandon Crawford
Crawford, a Bay Area native who grew up in Pleasanton, California, has been a Giants fan since childhood. It’s fitting that he became one of the team’s biggest advocates in the community. In a decade-long career in San Francisco, the humble and soft-spoken shortstop has found ways to give back in meaningful and impactful ways to the people and communities that help shape his life.
Priests : Craig Stammen
Stammen has been a longtime veteran Advocate of , even before joining the San Diego Padres – the military team. Stamen’s first visit to the Afghan army was at 16 and an annual clinic for United League of Legends at Petko Park for military families The kids offer free baseball instruction (and tickets to Padres games).
the Rocky Mountains: Kyle Freeland
As a kid in Denver, giving back to the Colorado community is a place of freedom. Since 2012, Eph Leland has been a staunch supporter and advocate for the Special Olympics in Colorado. At the end of the year, a winner will be drawn for his custom (for Special Olympics Colorado) practice gloves. All proceeds will go to Special Olympics Colorado.
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