Lauded for his charitable efforts in the Dominican Republic, Tampa Bay Rays star Nelson Cruz has been named the 2021 Roberto Clemente Award winner.
Major League Baseball bestowed the honor on Cruz on Wednesday:
MLBNelson Cruz is the 2021 Roberto Clemente Award winner!<br><br>Thanks to his charitable work in his native Dominican Republic, Cruz is the 50th winner of the prestigious honor. <a href="https://t.co/8yRsLW9Ehr">pic.twitter.com/8yRsLW9Ehr</a>
"I never was doing what I was doing to be recognized or win awards, but it's always nice when people recognize the work that you put on to help others," Cruz said, via MLB.