Selected by the club, those chosen are “players whose various involvements in the community focus on important issues ranging from awareness & fundraising of childhood cancer and other illnesses, education, care for veterans, outreach to underserved children & communities in the United States and abroad, and more,” according to MLB press release.
Congratulations to Scooter Gennett, the Reds' nominee for the 2017 Roberto Clemente Award! pic.twitter.com/r1JCGY7qUE
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) September 5, 2017
Gennett has hit .297 with 23 homers and 82 RBIs in his first season with the Reds.
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