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The Roberto Clemente Award is given annually to the Major League Baseball (MLB) player who "best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team", as voted on by baseball fans and members of the media. It is named for Hall of Fame outfielder Roberto Clemente. Originally known ...
Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker [a] (Spanish pronunciation: [roˈβeɾto enˈrike kleˈmente (ɣ)walˈkeɾ]; August 18, 1934 – December 31, 1972) was a Puerto Rican professional baseball player who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, primarily as a right fielder.
The Roberto Clemente Award is given annually to the player in Major League Baseball who "best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team", as voted on by baseball fans and members of the media. It is named for Hall of Fame outfielder Roberto Clemente. Originally known as ...
1.11 Roberto Clemente Award. 1.12 DHL Hometown Heroes (2006) 1.13 Players Choice Awards Outstanding Player (NL) 1.14 Players Choice Awards Outstanding Rookie (NL)
Roberto Clemente and Willie Mays are tied for the most Gold Gloves won among outfielders; [4] [5] Clemente won 12 consecutive National League awards with the Pittsburgh Pirates, [10] as did Mays with the New York and San Francisco Giants. [11]
The award is only eligible to United States citizens and may be awarded posthumously. [1] Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente was also the posthumous recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. [1] [2]
1.10 Roberto Clemente Award. 1.11 MLB "This Year in Baseball Awards" 1.11.1 "This Year in Baseball Awards" Dependable Player of the Year. 1.12 All-Star Game MVP. 1.13 ...
The 2001 Seattle Mariners won the award as a team for posting a 116–46 record. Roberto Clemente, the 2006 awardee, is the only player to receive the award posthumously; his award was accepted by his wife, Vera. [4]