The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) announced Thursday that Anthony Volpe is the recipient of the Yankees‘ 2024 Heart and Hustle Award. This prestigious award is given annually to a current player who not only excels on the field but also best embodies the values, spirit, and traditions of baseball.
Heart & Hustle Award
The Heart & Hustle Award, established in 2005, is the only award in Major League Baseball voted on exclusively by former players. Nominations are gathered from team alumni, and the winner is selected through a letter ballot by MLBPAA members. This award recognizes a player’s passion for the game, dedication, and overall excellence both on and off the field.
Anthony Volpe’s performance this season
Anthony Volpe‘s performance this season has been noteworthy. In 109 games, he has hit nine home runs, recorded 39 RBIs, and accumulated 116 hits. His on-base plus slugging (OPS) stands at .694, with a batting average of .255. These statistics reflect his consistent contributions to the Yankees and his embodiment of the award’s criteria.
The Heart and Hustle Award is unique in its selection process. Prior to the All-Star break, committees of former players from each team choose one player from their respective rosters as an honoree. At the end of the season, both current and former players vote on an overall winner, who will be announced in November.
2024 Heart and Hustle Award winners
Here is a list of the 2024 Heart and Hustle Award winners from each team:
American League
- Baltimore Orioles: Gunnar Henderson
- Boston Red Sox: Jarren Duran
- Chicago White Sox: Andrew Vaughn
- Cleveland Guardians: José Ramírez
- Detroit Tigers: Riley Greene
- Houston Astros: Jeremy Peña
- Kansas City Royals: Bobby Witt Jr.
- Los Angeles Angels: Logan O’Hoppe
- Minnesota Twins: Willi Castro
- New York Yankees: Anthony Volpe
- Oakland Athletics: Max Schuemann
- Seattle Mariners: Cal Raleigh
- Tampa Bay Rays: Richie Palacios
- Texas Rangers: Marcus Semien
- Toronto Blue Jays: Daulton Varsho
National League
- Arizona Diamondbacks: Christian Walker
- Atlanta Braves: Austin Riley
- Chicago Cubs: Nico Hoerner
- Cincinnati Reds: Jonathan India
- Colorado Rockies: Brenton Doyle
- Los Angeles Dodgers: Teoscar Hernandez
- Miami Marlins: Jake Burger
- Milwaukee Brewers: Willy Adames
- New York Mets: Francisco Lindor
- Philadelphia Phillies: Edmundo Sosa
- Pittsburgh Pirates: Bryan Reynolds
- San Diego Padres: Jackson Merrill
- San Francisco Giants: Matt Chapman
- St. Louis Cardinals: Brendan Donovan
- Washington Nationals: Ildemaro Vargas
As the season progresses, the overall winner will be determined from these honorees. The final announcement in November will celebrate the player who exemplifies true heart and hustle in Major League Baseball.
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