KANSAS CITY -- Royals fans all know first baseman Eric Hosmer's contributions on the field.
Now, Hosmer is being recognized for his vast contributions to the Kansas City community.
Hosmer, the Most Valuable Player of this year's All-Star Game and a three-time Gold Glove winner, is this year's Royals nominee for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award.
Beginning on Roberto Clemente Day, fans are encouraged to participate in the new process of selecting the winner of the Roberto Clemente Award by posting any nominee's voting hashtags to MLB's official social media accounts, @MLB on Twitter and Facebook.