It was an emotional year for Indians pitcher Carlos Carrsco, as the popular Indian took on a battle with leukemia which forced him to miss a good portion of the season.
Through it all, Carrasco always continued to give back via acts of charity, and today it was announced that he has been named recipient of the 2019 Roberto Clemente Award.
Carrasco becomes the first Indians player to win the Roberto Clemente Award since Hall of Famer Jim Thome received the honor in 2002.
Overall three Indians have won the award, including Carrasco, Thome and Andre Thornton, who won the award in 1979.