MLBPAA Honors Jason Kipnis with Indians Heart and Hustle Award
One player from each MLB team wins respected honor voted on by Alumni players
WHO: Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis winner of Heart and Hustle Award. Kipnis received the award last year as well, and volunteers a significant amount of time to the Cleveland Indians Charities. The award is being presented by Alumni Major Leaguers Terry Francona and Sandy Alomar Jr., who combined, represent 26 years playing in the Major Leagues. Francona spent 10 years playing in the Majors, is the current Indians manager, and has won two World Series as a manager. Alomar Jr. is currently a bench coach for the Indians, and during his 20 year playing career was a six-time All-Star, the American League Rookie of the Year in 1990, and the All-Star Game MVP in 1997.
WHAT: The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) is pleased to announce the 30 preliminary winners of the 2013 Heart and Hustle Award. This esteemed award honors active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody the values, spirit, and tradition of the game.
The MLBPAA formed 30 committees, comprised of Alumni players with established relationships to each team. One player from each Major League team is chosen by the committees based on the passion, desire, and work ethic demonstrated both on and off the field. These players will be recognized prior to an upcoming home game. As the season draws to a close, fans, all Alumni and active players will vote to select the final winner from the 30 team winners. The previous overall winners are David Eckstein (2005), Craig Biggio (2006, 2007), Grady Sizemore (2008), Albert Pujols (2009), Roy Halladay (2010), Torii Hunter (2011), and Mike Trout (2012).
The final winner will be announced Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at the 14th Annual Legends for Youth Dinner in New York City. This event is the primary fundraiser for the series of free Legends for Youth Baseball Clinics. These clinics impact more than 15,000 children each year, allowing them the unique opportunity to interact with and learn from players who have left a lasting impact on the game of baseball. To purchase tickets to this event honoring Bobby Richardson and Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith, email postoffice@mlbpaa.com.
For more information about the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA), visit www.baseballalumni.com or follow the MLBPAA on Facebook and Twitter @MLBPAA. The official hashtag for this award is #HeartandHustle.
WHEN: Pre-game presentation on Friday, July 26th, 2013
WHERE: Progressive Field, 2401 Ontario Street, Cleveland, OH 44115
Contact: Nikki Warner
Director of Communications
nikki@mlbpaa.com, (719) 477-1870 x. 105
About The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA)
MLBPAA was founded in 1982 with the mission of promoting baseball, raising money for charity, and protecting the dignity of the game through its Alumni players. The MLBPAA is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO with a membership of over 6,400, of which approximately 5,300 are Alumni and active players. Alumni players find the MLBPAA to be a vital tool to become involved in charity and community philanthropy.
About Legends for Youth Clinics
MLBPAA’s Legends For Youth clinics impact more than 15,000 children each year, allowing them the unique opportunity to interact with and learn from players who have left a lasting impact on the game of baseball.
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