Anne Rogers talks to Salvador Perez about winning the Roberto Clement Award.
Winning the Roberto Clemente Award means more than all of those accolades, except maybe the World Series, Perez said.
“It means a lot to me,” he said. “I’ve read a lot about Roberto Clemente. I know he was an amazing player, but he was even better outside the field. So that’s what made him super special. And it makes this award super special.”
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And he also spoke of his motivation — pointing back to a childhood that made all this seem impossible but also explains why he knows his hard-earned privilege comes with great responsibility.