Each year, one representative from across MLB is nominated for one of the league’s most prestigious awards, and this year, the representative from the Pittsburgh Pirates will be someone who grew up watching the team.
On Thursday, the Pirates announced that All-Star closer David Bednar will be the team’s nominee for the 2022 Roberto Clemente Award, presented by Capital One.
What an honor for the hometown kid.
David Bednar's our 2022 Roberto Clemente Award nominee! pic.twitter.com/VWXOnlYAXO— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) September 8, 2022All 30 teams across the league nominate one player for the award and, after the season, it’s awarded to one player that exemplifies the characteristics of Hall-of-Famer Roberto Clemente.