Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was named the winner of the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award on Monday, Oct. 31, for his philanthropy work in Los Angeles.
The award is given annually to the player “who best represents the game of Baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy, and positive contributions, both on and off the field.”
Turner has been nominated for the award in five of the past six seasons. He is the third Dodgers player to win it, joining Steve Garvey (1981) and Clayton Kershaw (2012).
“The Dodger organization is very proud that Justin Turner has won the 2022 Roberto Clemente Award,” Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said in a news release. “Justin and his wife, Kourtney, embody everything that the Award stands for. Their unwavering dedication to the community and supporting everyone around them is truly special, and something we can all strive to achieve.”…