Hosmer making a difference in KC community

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KANSAS CITY — Royals fans all know first baseman Eric Hosmer’s contributions on the field.

Now, Hosmer is being recognized for his vast contributions to the Kansas City community.

Hosmer, the Most Valuable Player of this year’s All-Star Game and a three-time Gold Glove winner, is this year’s Royals nominee for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award.

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. Hosmer’s official hashtag is #VoteHosmer.

Major League Baseball announced the 30 club nominees on Tuesday for the annual recognition of a player who best represents the game of 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 …

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