
Today, September 15th is officially the start of Hispanic Heritage Month which will run until October 15th, 2023. Hispanic Heritage Month was established in 1988 by then President Ronald Reagan to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements for the United States.
September 15th is another significant day for many in baseball, especially for Roberto Clemente fans and many Latinos that are constantly looking to promote the life and times of Roberto Clemente. September 15th is also Roberto Clemente Day throughout MLB, a day that all players could wear Clemente’s #21 in honor of the great humanitarian and one of the best Latino players to have ever played the game. However, two teams, the Cleveland Guardians and the NY Mets will also have two special events taking place in a pregame ceremony.

#21 engrained in all of us – Image Credit: MLB
Tonight, the Cleveland Guardians will have a pregame award ceremony where Latino Sports editor, Robert Rizzo will be presenting Emmanuel Clase his 2022 A.L. LatinoMVP Reliever/Closer award and in New York, Latino Sports President, Julio Pabón and Maz Adams, contributing artist will be awarding Edwin Díaz with his N.L. LatinoMVP Relief/Closer award.
Congratulations to both the Mets and the Guardians for adding more meaning to the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month and to Roberto Clemente Day in MLB with coordinating their players LatinoMVP awards on this important day in Latino history.

33rd Annual Latino MVP Awards – Image Credit: Latino Sports
The following are the dates scheduled for all this year’s LatinoMVP awards that will be presented during the remainder of Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 15th (Roberto Clemente Day)
NY Mets, Citi-Field: Edwin Díaz N.L. LatinoMVP Relief/Closer
Cleveland Guardians, Progressive Field: Emmanuel Clase A.L. LatinoMVP Reliever/Closer
September 17th
Seattle Mariners, T-Mobile Park: Julio Rodriguez A.L LatinoMVP Rookie
September 19
Miami Marlins, LoanDepot Park: Sandy Alcántara, N.L. LatinoMVP Pitcher
September 20
N.Y. Yankees, Yankee Stadium: Nestor Cortes, A.L. LatinoMVP Pitcher
September 22
Houston Astros, Minute Maid Park: Yordan Álvarez, A.L. LatinoMVP
September 23
San Diego Padres, Petco Park: Manny Machado, N.L. LatinoMVP
Waiting for Date (Player on disabled list)
Pittsburgh Pirates, PNC Park: Oneil Cruz, N.L. LatinoMVP Rookie
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