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Will Smith named Braves' nominee for Roberto Clemente Award

Sep. 14—Major League Baseball today announced that Will Smith was named the Atlanta Braves' 2021 nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, baseball's most prestigious individual honor for Major Leaguers.

The Roberto Clemente Award is the annual recognition of a Major League player who best represents the game of Baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field.

As part of the annual program, each MLB Club nominates one player to be considered for the league-wide Award in tribute to Clemente's achievements and character.