On Tuesday afternoon, the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, or MLBPAA, announced its 30 nominees for the 2016 Heart and Hustle Award.
The nominees are voted on prior to the All-Star break by the 30-member committee comprised of Alumni players. One player from each MLB team is selected as a nominee. The Heart and Hustle Award the only award in MLB that is voted on by former players.
The Heart and Hustle Award honors active MLB players who demonstrate a passion for the game, and exhibit the traditions, values, and spirit of baseball.
Selected to represent the New York Yankees is 26-year-old shortstop Didi Gregorius.