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Brewers' Rivera earns AFL's Stenson Award

Each year, managers and coaching staff from the six AFL teams nominate one player for the award, which is presented annually to the player who best exemplifies unselfishness, hard work and leadership.

Surprise's Yadiel Rivera (@Brewers) accepts the #AFL15 Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award prior to the Champ Game. pic.twitter.com/phxhFfR2bQ

A ninth-round Draft pick by Milwaukee in 2010, the Puerto Rico native made his Major League debut with the Brewers in September and excelled in the Fall League. Through 21 games, Rivera posted a batting average of .315 with 31 total bases.