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Kinsler named Tigers’ Heart and Hustle Award winner
- Updated: July 19, 2016
The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) announced the 30 preliminary winners of the 2016 Heart and Hustle Award on Tuesday, honoring one player from each of the 30 Major League teams.
The Heart and Hustle Award, given annually, celebrates active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody the values, spirit and traditions of the game. It’s the only award in the Majors that is voted on by former players, and voting is conducted prior to the All-Star break.
The MLBPAA formed a total of 30 committees made up of former players to vote choose a winner for each team. Near season’s end, all members of the alumni association, as well as active players, will vote once again to choose a final winner from the pool of the 30 preliminary team winners of the award. The criteria for the Heart and Hustle Award considers a player’s passion, desire and work ethic demonstrated both on and off the field.
The final …
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