For the sixth time in his career, Chase Utley has been chosen as the Philadelphia Phillies Heart and Hustle Award winner, the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) announced Tuesday.
“We are proud to present this award to Chase for the sixth time,” MLBPAA Director of Communications Nikki Warner said in a press release. “He embodies all the qualities the Heart and Hustle Award represents and is an inspiring role model to young players.”
The yearly award "honors active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody the values, spirit and tradition of the game," according to the release MLBPAA.