MLBPAA Honors Ian Desmond with Nationals Heart and Hustle Award
One player from each MLB team wins respected honor voted on by Alumni playersWHO: Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond winner of Heart and Hustle Award. A two-time Heart and Hustle Award winner previously, Desmond launched the “Spread the Glove” campaign in 2012, which focuses on partnering with fans to give back to charity. The award is being presented by Alumni Major Leaguer Jim Hannan, who pitched for the Washington Senators from 1962 to 1970. Hannan also serves as the chairman of the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association board of directors. WHAT: The Major League