Major League Baseball & Chevrolet announced nominees for 2007 Roberto Clemente Award.

Major League Baseball and Chevrolet, the official vehicle of Major League Baseball, announced the names of the 30 Club nominees who are finalists for the prestigious 2007 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet. The national award is given annually to the Major League Baseball player who combines outstanding skills on the baseball field with devoted work in the community. Today also marks the sixth annual Roberto Clemente Day, which was established by Major League Baseball in 2002 to honor the memory of Roberto Clemente and to officially recognize local Club recipients of the Roberto Clemente Award.

The Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet is named for the 12-time All-Star and Hall of Famer who died in a plane crash on New Year’s Eve 1972 while attempting to deliver supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. The award perpetuates Clemente’s memory and character by recognizing current-day players who truly understand the value of helping others.

“On behalf of Major League Baseball, I am proud to recognize the 2007 Club winners of the Roberto Clemente Award, and commend them for making significant contributions both on and off the field,” said Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig. “We are pleased that valued sponsor Chevrolet is joining us in celebrating the life of baseball great Roberto Clemente, and honoring this group of 30 players whose performance on the field and dedication and commitment to the community truly embody the spirit of this Award.”

“We at Chevrolet join in celebrating the life and legacy of Roberto Clemente,” said Ed Peper, General Manager, Chevrolet. “Through our sponsorship of the Roberto Clemente Award we pay tribute to those who choose to follow in his footsteps.”

The 30 Club recipients of the 2007 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet are:

Arizona Diamondbacks ˆ Orlando Hudson
Atlanta Braves ˆ Tim Hudson
Baltimore Orioles ˆ Jamie Walker
Boston Red Sox ˆ David Ortiz
Chicago Cubs ˆ Derrek Lee
Chicago White Sox ˆ Jim Thome
Cincinnati Reds ˆ Aaron Harang
Cleveland Indians ˆ Travis Hafner
Colorado Rockies ˆ Matt Holliday
Detroit Tigers ˆ Curtis Granderson
Florida Marlins ˆ Miguel Cabrera
Houston Astros ˆ Craig Biggio
Kansas City Royals ˆ Mike Sweeney
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim ˆ Vladimir Guerrero
Los Angeles Dodgers ˆ Derek Lowe
Milwaukee Brewers ˆ Jeff Suppan
Minnesota Twins ˆ Torii Hunter
New York Mets ˆ Paul Lo Duca
New York Yankees ˆ Jorge Posada
Oakland Athletics ˆ Nick Swisher
Philadelphia Phillies ˆ Jamie Moyer
Pittsburgh Pirates ˆ Jack Wilson
St. Louis Cardinals ˆ Albert Pujols
San Diego Padres ˆ Jake Peavy
San Francisco Giants ˆ Russ Ortiz
Seattle Mariners ˆ Raul Ibañez
Tampa Bay Devil Rays ˆ Carl Crawford
Texas Rangers ˆ Michael Young
Toronto Blue Jays ˆ Vernon Wells
Washington Nationals ˆ Ryan Zimmerman