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Cano’s work off the field earns Clemente nomination
- Updated: September 6, 2016
SEATTLE — Robinson Cano is not only having an MVP-caliber season on the field, the All-Star second baseman is shining in the community as well, as Major League Baseball announced Tuesday that Cano is the Mariners’ 2016 nominee for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award.
The Clemente Award is the annual recognition of a player from each MLB club who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field.
Beginning on Roberto Clemente Day on Wednesday, 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. Cano’s hashtag is #VoteCano.
Cano has made a significant impact on the lives of underserved children and communities both locally and globally. In 2011, he established the RC22 Foundation to focus his efforts on youth development and community healthcare.
Last June, Robinson hosted his inaugural Seattle fundraiser, Canoche, to benefit the …
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