2021 Heart & Hustle Award
Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association’s Heart & Hustle Award is voted on by Major League alumni and active players and is presented annually to a player who demonstrates a passion for the game of baseball and best embodies the values, spirit and traditions of the game.
Fans can vote HERE
The Heart & Hustle Award will be presented Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, on MLB Network.
Voting ends Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, at 12 p.m. ET. Fan voting constitutes 5 percent of the total voting for the final award winner.
Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required for submission.
= Note: Adam Frazier remains the Pirates’ nominee despite being acquired by the Padres on July 26.
^ Note: Eduardo Escobar remains the Diamondbacks’ nominee despite being acquired by the Brewers on July 28.
$ Note: Javier Báez remains the Cubs’ nominee despite being acquired by the Mets on July 30.
+ Note: Trea Turner remains the Nationals’ nominee despite being acquired by the Dodgers on July 30.
^ Note: Eduardo Escobar remains the Diamondbacks’ nominee despite being acquired by the Brewers on July 28.
$ Note: Javier Báez remains the Cubs’ nominee despite being acquired by the Mets on July 30.
+ Note: Trea Turner remains the Nationals’ nominee despite being acquired by the Dodgers on July 30.
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David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
