Nelson Cruz wins MLBPA 2016 Heart and Hustle Award 

The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) announced the 30 preliminary winners of the 2016 Heart and Hustle Award on Tuesday, honoring one player from each of the 30 Major League teams.

Community never far from Cruz's mind...

SEATTLE -- Baseball has been good to Nelson Cruz. He's living the good life as a Major Leaguer. The Mariners' cleanup hitter, however, has not forgotten the reality of life back home in the Dominican Republic. And Cruz is committed to helping as best he can to make things better for his fellow Dominicans.

#GOINGTOBAT COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: NELSON CRUZ GROWS CHARITY MISSION INTERNATIONALLY

Nelson Cruz, a native of Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Dominican Republic ,is an international superstar. Some of his best work, however, is not on a baseball diamond, but away from the spotlight supporting causes close to his heart.

Nelson Cruz Hotshot Crew Challenge

Nelson Cruz is helping the Seattle Fire Department in their quest to win a $10,000 grant from the Medic One Foundation.

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