Holt nominated for Clemente Award

SAN DIEGO — Brock Holt can play seven positions on the field, but the multifaceted roles he takes on in the community might be even more wide-ranging and impressive.

For the second consecutive year, Holt was selected as the Red Sox’s nominee for the prestigious 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.

• Roberto Clemente Award

Wednesday marks the 15th annual Roberto Clemente Day, which was established by MLB to honor Clemente’s legacy and to officially acknowledge local club nominees of the Roberto Clemente Award. Clubs playing at home on Wednesday will recognize their local nominee as part of Roberto Clemente Day ceremonies.

With the Red Sox on the …

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