| A player from each MLB team wins respected honor Colorado Springs, Colo. – The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) is proud to announce the 30 team winners of the 2025 Heart and Hustle Award. Now in its 20th year, this prestigious honor is presented annually to active players who exemplify a true passion for the game and who best embody the values, spirit, and traditions of the game. The Heart and Hustle Award is the only award in Major League Baseball that is voted on by former players. Voting for team winners is conducted prior to the All-Star break. To determine the winners, 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 their passion, desire, and work ethic demonstrated both on and off the field. At the conclusion of the season, all alumni and fans will vote to select the final winner from the 30 team winners. The previous overall recipients include: David Eckstein (2005), Craig Biggio (2006, 2007), Grady Sizemore (2008), Albert Pujols (2009), Roy Halladay (2010), Torii Hunter (2011), Mike Trout (2012), Dustin Pedroia (2013), Josh Harrison (2014), Anthony Rizzo (2015), Todd Frazier (2016), Brett Gardner (2017), Mookie Betts (2018), Howie Kendrick (2019), Ozzie Albies (2021), Paul Goldschmidt (2022), Marcus Semien (2023), and Bobby Witt Jr. (2024). No award was presented in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2025 overall Heart and Hustle Award winner will be announced in mid-November on MLB Network. |
| The 30 individual team winners are as follows: |
| American League Baltimore Orioles, Jackson Holliday Boston Red Sox, Jarren Duran Chicago White Sox, Michael A. Taylor Cleveland Guardians, José Ramírez Detroit Tigers, Zach McKinstry Houston Astros, Jeremy Peña Kansas City Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. Los Angeles Angels, Zach Neto Minnesota Twins, Byron Buxton New York Yankees, Paul Goldschmidt Athletics, Brent Rooker Seattle Mariners, Cal Raleigh Tampa Bay Rays, Jake Mangum Texas Rangers, Marcus Semien Toronto Blue Jays, Ernie Clement | National League Arizona Diamondbacks, Geraldo Perdomo Atlanta Braves, Matt Olson Chicago Cubs, Nico Hoerner Cincinnati Reds, TJ Friedl Colorado Rockies, Hunter Goodman Los Angeles Dodgers, Andy Pages Miami Marlins, Kyle Stowers Milwaukee Brewers, Sal Frelick New York Mets, Pete Alonso Philadelphia Phillies, Kyle Schwarber Pittsburgh Pirates, Tommy Pham San Diego Padres, Luis Arráez San Francisco Giants, Matt Chapman St. Louis Cardinals, Brendan Donovan Washington Nationals, Jacob Young |
| For more information regarding the Heart and Hustle Award, please contact Kendall Meisner, Director of Communications, by e-mail at Kendall@MLBPAA.com. To learn more about the MLBPAA, please visit www.baseballalumni.com and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram (@MLBPAA). The official hashtag for this award is #HeartandHustle. About The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA)Founded in 1982, the MLBPAA’s mission is to promote the sport of baseball, raise money for charitable causes, and uphold the dignity of the game through its alumni players. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the organization has a membership of more than 20,000 former players. |
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