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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congrats to <a href="https://twitter.com/SimplyAJ10">@SimplyAJ10</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Orioles?src=hash">#Orioles</a>' winner of the <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBPAA">@MLBPAA</a>'s Heart and Hustle Award! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Birdland?src=hash">#Birdland</a> <a href="http://t.co/5UdOrGzfcR">pic.twitter.com/5UdOrGzfcR</a></p>— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) <a href="

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Created by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association in 2005, the Heart & Hustle Award is voted on by Alumni and active Major League players and is presented annually to an active player who demonstrates a passion for the game of baseball and best embodies the values, spirit and traditions of the game.

The MLBPAA formed 30 committees, comprised of Alumni players with established relationships to each team. One player from each Major League team is chosen by the committees based on the passion, desire, and work ethic demonstrated both on and off the field. These players will be recognized prior to an upcoming home game. All Alumni and active players vote to select the final winner from the 30 team winners.

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All nominees

• Baltimore Orioles: Adam Jones • Arizona Diamondbacks: Paul Goldschmidt

• Boston Red Sox: Dustin Pedroia • Atlanta Braves: Andrelton Simmons

• Chicago White Sox: Geovany Soto • Chicago Cubs: Anthony Rizzo

• Cleveland Indians: Jason Kipnis • Cincinnati Reds: Todd Frazier

• Detroit Tigers: James McCann • Colorado Rockies: DJ LeMahieu

• Houston Astros: George Springer • Los Angeles Dodgers: Joc Pederson

• Kansas City Royals: Alex Gordon • Miami Marlins: Dee Gordon

• Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: Mike Trout • Milwaukee Brewers: Jonathan Lucroy

• Minnesota Twins: Brian Dozier • New York Mets: Curtis Granderson

• New York Yankees: Brett Gardner • Philadelphia Phillies: Chase Utley

• Oakland Athletics: Stephen Vogt • Pittsburgh Pirates: Tony Watson

• Seattle Mariners: Kyle Seager • San Diego Padres: Derek Norris

• Tampa Bay Rays: Kevin Kiermaier • San Francisco Giants: Brandon Crawford

• Texas Rangers: Prince Fielder • St. Louis Cardinals: Matt Carpenter

• Toronto Blue Jays: Josh Donaldson • Washington Nationals: Ian Desmond

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Third time. All the Players. Active and Retired.

That is all you need to know about our centerfielder.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/Orioles">@Orioles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SimplyAJ10">@SimplyAJ10</a> wins his third career <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBPAA">@MLBPAA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeartandHustle?src=hash">#HeartandHustle</a> Award for his work on and off the field!</p>— MLBPAA (@MLBPAA) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBPAA/status/623488881443278848">July 21, 2015</a></blockquote>

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Third time. All the Players. Active and Retired.

That is all you need to know about our centerfielder.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/Orioles">@Orioles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SimplyAJ10">@SimplyAJ10</a> wins his third career <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBPAA">@MLBPAA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeartandHustle?src=hash">#HeartandHustle</a> Award for his work on and off the field!</p>— MLBPAA (@MLBPAA) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBPAA/status/623488881443278848">July 21, 2015</a></blockquote>

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He's won it 3 times? Thats really impressive. Adam truly is both a great player and a great person.

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Someday we will hear he whole story. Where he came from, what he overcame, and how many helped him(including Tony Gwynn), and his story will be even more impressive. Its a story not everyone knows about.Hopefully we will get to hear it.

I look forward to the journey. Don't make him cry.

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