Wainwright nominated for Clemente Award

PITTSBURGH — As great an on-field impact as Adam Wainwright has made during his 11 seasons with the Cardinals, the work that he has done to improve communities around the world is what he hopes will be most lasting in his legacy.

In recognition of that charity work, which includes his Big League Impact mission, Wainwright has been selected as the Cardinals’ 2016 nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award.

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 recognizing current players who truly understand the value of helping others.

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. Wainwright’s hashtag will be #VoteWainwright.

Since forming his charitable foundation, Big League Impact, in 2013, Wainwright has raised more than $1 million to help provide basic needs for people in Major League cities and internationally. He’s raised much of that money through a fantasy football initiative that has spread …

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