Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt unfortunately loses out on Roberto Clemente award
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The MLB announced the winner of the Roberto Clemente award today and unfortunately Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt did not win.
The Roberto Clemente award is given to the player that demonstrates extraordinary character, community involvement and positive contributions on and off the field which Bassitt has done.
Congratulations to Chris Bassitt on being named our 2024 Roberto Clemente Award Nominee for his extraordinary character, community involvement, and positive contributions on and off the field!
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Baassitt was named a finalist for the award due to his and his wife's contribution to the community which they believe is important to do with the platform that Bassitt currently has.
Chris Bassitt and his wife Jessica have always strongly believed in giving back to the community that supports them (both on and off the field) and that sports positively impact children's emotional and physical well-being. Chris and Jessica embraced their new team, country and community by creating «Bassitts Pitch In» -- an initiative that supports children facing barriers and helps them find a sense of belonging through sport.
Bassitt is no only a massive part of the community off of the field but he has been donating $10,000 USD per game he pitches which he has been doing since the 2023 season and that total has now surpassed $300,000.
Since the start of the 2023 season, the Bassitts pledged to donate $10,000 (USD) for every game Chris pitches and the Blue Jays win. Additionally, the Bassitts have also called upon fans to «pitch in» along with them and support the initiative. With the program now in its second season, the Bassitt family and supporters have donated nearly $300,000 (USD) to Bassitts Pitch In, and this number continues to grow as the 2024 season continues.
Unfortunately Bassitt lost to Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez but this will not stop Bassitt from continuing to contribute to the city of Toronto.
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