The MLBPAA started this award to honor active players who demonstrate a passion for the sport and embody the values and traditions of the game. Only former players vote on this award, which the players are decided before the All-Star game.
Players from each team are chosen by the committees and base their choice on players who have demonstrated their hard work and passion on and off the field. Calhoun joins fellow players such as Adam Jones, Mike Napoli, and Eric Hosmer in this category. The final winner of this award will be announced in November at the Legends for Youth dinner in New York.