Bruce was selected by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association as the Mets’ entry in the 30-player field, which includes one active player from each team.
Congratulations to Jay Bruce, who has won the 2017 New York @Mets #HeartandHustle Award!
— MLBPAA (@MLBPAA) July 18, 2017
“This year’s Heart and Hustle Award winners are a true representation of the legacy of the game and the players who have come before them,” said Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, president of the MLBPAA, per MLB.