Justin Turner was named the Los Angeles Dodgers’ recipient of the 2017 Heart & Hustle Award on Tuesday. Chase Utley was the team’s winner last season.
Each year year the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) presents the Award to one player on each team who “best embodies the values, spirits and traditions of baseball,” and also excels on the field.
One player from the 30 nominees is then selected as the annual winner of the MLB Heart & Hustle Award. The final winner will be selected by fans, alumni and active players, and announced Nov.