The story of Pablo Sandoval has been a wild one, to say the least. Homegrown prospect turned young star turned disappointment turned World Series MVP turned awkward breakup turned awkward reconciliation turned fan favorite.
Now, nearing the end of what will likely be his last year in a San Francisco Giants uniform, Sandoval has one more chance to add to his already weird and wonderful saga.
Today, MLB released its list of nominees for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award, a list that includes the Panda himself. As a reminder, the award recognizes “a Major League player who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field,” so even a nomination is no small feat.