Congrats to @glenperkins on being named the #MNTwins’ 2014 nominee for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award! pic.twitter.com/9bORu8qoIF
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) September 16, 2014
Brian Dozier won the “Media Good Guy” award over Glen Perkins last year, but Perkins may get the last laugh if he wins the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award.
Perkins was a great sport last year when his friend and teammate, Dozier, won the local-only media award. But on Tuesday, Major League Baseball announced Perkins as one of 30 club nominees for the Roberto Clemente Award.
MLB announces the 30 nominees for the 2014 Roberto #Clemente Award, presented by @Chevrolet: http://t.co/BxlkJWwGaV pic.twitter.com/VrfCXbKRW7
— MLB (@MLB) September 16, 2014
Last year’s winner was St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Carlos Beltran, who was recognized for demonstrating “the values Clemente displayed in his commitment to community and understanding the value of helping others.”
The last time a Twins player won the award was in 1996 when, who else, Kirby Puckett was honored. The only other Twins to win the award were Dave Winfield (1994) and Rod Carew (1977).
Starting tomorrow, Roberto #Clemente Day, fans can help select winner of #Clemente Award presented by @Chevrolet at http://t.co/v8JZyXC94w.
— MLB (@MLB) September 16, 2014
