The most storied player in the Pittsburgh Pirates history is Roberto Clemente. He is famous for his play on the field, but he is also applauded for his efforts in the community. Clemente was especially active back in his home territory of Puerto Rico, along with other Latin American countries. The former Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder is considered one of the biggest humanitarians in sports history.
How do players get nominated for this award? Like Clemente, the award winner is considered to be very active in their team’s community and/or across the country. Each team in Major League Baseball nominates a player from their team for the prestigious award.