Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling, who has been playing more third base recently to expand his defensive versatility, feels like his on-field performance embodies both heart and hustle.
"I've always been that type of player," Vierling said. "You play at one speed, and you give everything you got."
That's why Vierling is proud to be one of 30 individual team winners of the 2023 Heart and Hustle Award, announced Aug. 3 by the MLB Players Alumni Association. The overall winner will be announced in mid-November on MLB Network.
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The Heart and Hustle Award, voted on before the All-Star break by former players, honors one player from each team for demonstrating passion on the field and embodying the values and traditions of the game.