BALTIMORE -- When you think of Adam Jones, you think of the Orioles. And the 32-year-old has never had his veteran leadership and grit tested more than a tumultuous 2018 season that has the O's in last place and starting a rebuild.
It would be easy to let his effort slide. But that wouldn't be Jones' style.
"Richly deserved," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said, after being informed that Jones is the O's Heart and Hustle Award winner. "Hard to do what Adam does.
"I know that Adam's not worried about getting participation awards.