Tatís joins Báez, Lindor, Devers as Heart and Hustle Award winners
By Tab Bamford
Fernando Tatís Jr. didn’t earn a spot on the NL All-Star team or the Home Run Derby in Cleveland last week, but the San Diego Padres’ rookie phenom definitely has been recognized for the way he plays the game.
He was one of the 30 preliminary team winners that the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) announced for the 2019 Heart and Hustle Awards.
The Heart and Hustle Awards are voted on by former players. The award goes to players “who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody the values, spirit and traditions of the game.”
A third of the recipient were Latinos; Tatís was the only rookie. Here are the 10 Latinos who were honored.
Arizona Diamondbacks: Eduardo Escobar
Thank you. Honored to represent @Dbacks organization on and off the field and proud of receiving this #HeartandHustle glory to god everyday and blessings #fogopower#eldelapica pic.twitter.com/yvEzKb0iNw
— eduardo jose escobar (@escobardelapica) July 16, 2019
Boston Red Sox: Rafael Devers
? I’m gonna tell you a story, I’m gonna tell you about @Rafael_Devers ? he’s won the @RedSox #HeartandHustle Award! #DirtyWater pic.twitter.com/rNRj6tcqp4
— MLBPAA (@MLBPAA) July 16, 2019
Chicago Cubs: Javier Báez
Congrats to @javy23baez, our #Cubs ? & ?♂️ Award winner!#HeartandHustle: https://t.co/bb8rWVH9pX pic.twitter.com/VrGFsIXhuR
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) July 16, 2019
Cincinnati Reds: José Iglesias
Congratulations to @JoseIglesias_SS on winning the Reds' 2019 @MLBPAA #HeartandHustle Award! pic.twitter.com/9WBEGaK9L7
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) July 16, 2019
Cleveland Indians: Francisco Lindor
With a contagious positive attitude, @Indians four-time All-Star @Lindor12BC has won his first #HeartandHustle Award. Congratulations, Mr. Smile! pic.twitter.com/G5DPHetHvw
— MLBPAA (@MLBPAA) July 16, 2019
Miami Marlins: Miguel Rojas
Thank you. Honored to represent @Marlins organization on and off the field and proud of receiving this #HeartandHustle https://t.co/X16b3DFZbm
— Miguel Rojas (@MRojasOfficial) July 16, 2019
San Diego Padres: Fernando Tatís, Jr.
Congratulations to @tatis_jr! He is the #Padres winner of the #HeartandHustle award! pic.twitter.com/5Q37QZEGGB
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) July 16, 2019
San Francisco Giants: Pablo Sandoval
Kung Fu Panda slides in for his third @SFGiants #HeartandHustle Award! Congrats, @KFP48! pic.twitter.com/7XCqiTmk6R
— MLBPAA (@MLBPAA) July 16, 2019
Tampa Bay Rays: Avisaíl García
Your 2019 Rays Heart & Hustle Award winner!
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) July 16, 2019
This @MLBPAA award honors players who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody the values, spirit and traditions of the game.#RaysUp pic.twitter.com/1HCNlEYfHY
Toronto Blue Jays: Freddy Galvis
Congrats to @freddygalvis10 on winning the Blue Jays 2019 @MLBPAA #HeartandHustle Award! pic.twitter.com/SumJ8XYWvp
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 16, 2019
The overall winner will be announced Nov. 7, 2019 at the 20th annual Legends for Youth Dinner in New York City.
The 30 individual team winners are as follows:
American League
Baltimore Orioles, Trey Mancini, Boston Red Sox, Rafael Devers, Chicago White Sox, James McCann, Cleveland Indians, Francisco Lindor, Detroit Tigers, Niko Goodrum, Houston Astros, Jake Marisnick, Kansas City Royals, Whit Merrifield, Los Angeles Angels, David Fletcher, Minnesota Twins, Byron Buxton, New York Yankees, DJ LeMahieu, Oakland Athletics, Marcus Semien, Seattle Mariners, Mitch Haniger, Tampa Bay Rays, Avisaíl García, Texas Rangers, Hunter Pence, Toronto Blue Jays, Freddy Galvis.
National League
Arizona Diamondbacks, Eduardo Escobar, Atlanta Braves, Nick Markakis, Chicago Cubs, Javier Báez, Cincinnati Reds, José Iglesias, Colorado Rockies, Tony Wolters, Los Angeles Dodgers, Max Muncy, Miami Marlins, Miguel Rojas, Milwaukee Brewers, Lorenzo Cain, New York Mets, Jeff McNeil, Philadelphia Phillies, J.T. Realmuto, Pittsburgh Pirates, Josh Bell, San Diego Padres, Fernando Tatís, Jr., San Francisco Giants, Pablo Sandoval, St. Louis Cardinals, Paul DeJong, Washington Nationals, Howie Kendrick.
