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- Updated: September 6, 2016
PITTSBURGH — There may not be a more outgoing, friendly man in the Pirates clubhouse — or perhaps in any Major League clubhouse — than Jared Hughes. The big reliever is generous with his time when dealing with teammates, fans and media alike, treating everyone he comes across with the same level of respect and human decency.
Hughes’ giving spirit extends to the Pittsburgh community as well. So it is little surprise that Hughes is the Pirates’ nominee for this year’s Roberto Clemente Award, the high honor named after the club’s Hall of Fame player and humanitarian.
Beginning on Roberto Clemente Day, fans are encouraged to participate in the new process of selecting the winner of the Roberto Clemente Award by posting any nominee’s voting hashtags to MLB’s official social media accounts, @MLB on Twitter and Facebook.com/MLB. Hughes’ hashtag is #VoteHughes.
Major League Baseball announced the 30 club nominees on Tuesday for the annual recognition of a player who best represents the game pf baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field. Each club nominates one player to be considered for the Roberto Clemente Award in tribute to Clemente’s achievements and character by recognizing current …
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