Blue Jays' Marcus Stroman needs your vote

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman has been nominated for the 2017 Roberto Clemente Award which is awarded to the player who best exemplifies the game of baseball on and off the field through sportsmanship, positive contributions, and community involvement.

Roberto Clemente was a native of Puerto Rico and spent his entire 18-year Hall of Fame career with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Clemente was renowned for his humanitarian efforts and endless charity work in Latin America. The outfielder died tragically at 38-years old in a plane crash while delivering supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua.

Major League Baseball first awarded the honour named after Clemente in 1971 to none other than Willie Mays. Since the inception of the award no current Blue Jays player has won the award, however, Dave Stewart, Dave Winfield, Al Leiter, and Carlos Delgado all have taken home the honour while with another team.

Last season Curtis Granderson was the successful recipient of the award, winning over Blue Jays nominee Kevin Pillar. Stroman is regularly involved in numerous charities around the city and often volunteers his time with less fortunate children giving back to the community.

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Blue Jays’ Marcus Stroman needs your vote

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman has been nominated for the 2017 Roberto Clemente Award which is awarded to the player who best exemplifies the game of baseball on and off the field through sportsmanship, positive contributions, and community involvement.

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