Braves pitcher Chris Sale has been named a nominee for Major League Baseball’s Roberto Clemente Award.
The award honors one player each year who has shown extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions.
Each team nominates one player who exemplifies Clemente’s character.
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In each month of the 2024 season, Sale has hosted a group of Braves fans as special guests in the Atlanta Braves Foundation’s Community Clubhouse. In 2024, Sale has welcomed families from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children’s Miracle Network, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, and Camp Sunshine, according to a news release.