SOUTH BRONX, NY — The LatinoMVP Award was first presented in April 1990, marking a historic moment in recognizing the achievements of Latino athletes. Today, as the award continues to grow, it has expanded beyond baseball to include basketball and, in the future, will extend to other sports like the NFL, MLS, NHL, boxing, and MMA. The LatinoMVP is becoming synonymous with excellence — an achievement worthy of recognition across all major sports.
Just like the Grammys honor music, the Oscars celebrate film, and the Pulitzer Prize recognizes excellence in literature, science and journalism, the LatinoMVP Award highlights the dedication, sacrifice, and success of Latino athletes who have excelled in a predominantly Anglo sports market. As we celebrate the awards 35th anniversary, it is important to acknowledge the vision and dedication of those who have worked tirelessly to ensure Latino athletes receive the recognition they deserve.
LatinoMVP Award Presentation at Yankee Stadium – Image Credit: Bill Menzel/Latino Sports
Baseball, with its rich history of Latino talent, was the natural birthplace of this prestigious award. Over the years, the LatinoMVP has gained prominence, and today, we proudly begin the selection process for the 2024 LatinoMVP Awards, honoring the best Latino players from last season.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the companies and organizations that supported us in our early years, allowing us to host luncheons to honor these exceptional athletes. A special thank you to the New York Yankees and New York Mets for sponsoring some of our early honorees, and to Major League Baseball (MLB) for recognizing the significance of this award. Thanks to MLB’s support, all eight LatinoMVP recipients now receive their awards at their home teams stadiums during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Maz Adams, Nestor Cortes, James Fiorentino and Julio Pabón during Nestor Cortes’ 2022 AL LatinoMVP Pitcher Award Presentation at Yankee Stadium – Image Credit: Bill Menzel/Latino Sports
Maz Adams, artist, and Julio Pabón, Latino Sports president, handing Edwin Díaz his 2022 NL LatinoMVP Closer of the Year Award at Citi Field on Roberto Clemente Day (September 15th, 2023) – Image Credit: Christopher Pasatieri
As we move forward, we look ahead to an exciting new chapter—collaborating with MLB to elevate the LatinoMVP to even greater heights. Imagine an award voted on by fans, coaches, and players, officially recognized by MLB, celebrating the best Latino athletes in baseball. Such an award would not only honor Latino excellence but also establish a legacy for generations to come—just like the Grammys, Oscars, and Pulitzer Prize.
Here’s to 35 years of celebrating Latino Sports excellence—and many more to come!
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Michelle Davila
February 8, 2025 at 8:32 pm
Latino Sports has always been at the forefront of recognizing the abundant Latino talent in all sports. Over the past 35 years each and every player who won the MVP award was genuinely touched by the recognition and the personalized art created just for the player. Gracias Julio Pabón – looking forward to more articles about the timeline of the prize !
TAINA
February 8, 2025 at 9:42 pm
Congratulations to you and to all the Latino Sports staff for making this possible ! So proud of you pops 🙂
Sam Martinez
February 9, 2025 at 9:09 am
Congratulations to Latino Sports for highlighting Latino athletes and their contributions. I’m also excited about them recognizing athletes in other sports. Cheers to another 35 years.
Trevor
February 12, 2025 at 12:43 pm
Cheers to Latino Sports!
Looking forward to this years Winners.