Former Titan Pitcher Is Candidate for Clemente Award
Chad Cordero was named the Washington Nationals' candidate for Major League Baseball’s Roberto Clemente Award.
October 10, 2006
Former
Cal State Fullerton reliever Chad Cordero was named the Washington Nationals'
candidate for Major League Baseball’s Roberto Clemente Award, recognizing
players who "best exemplify the game of baseball through sportsmanship,
community involvement and positive contributions to their teams."
Since
1972, Major League Baseball has presented an annual award (originally known
as The Commissioner's Award) which recognizes the player who best exemplifies
the game of baseball. In 1973, following Clemente’s death, the award
was renamed in his honor.
A
panel of baseball dignitaries, including Vera Clemente and Commissioner Allan
H. (Bud) Selig, annually selects a winner from a list of 30 nominees, one
from each Major League Baseball club. Past winners include Al Leiter, Tony
Gwynn, Sammy Sosa, Willie Mays, Lou Brock, Ozzie Smith, Cal Ripken, Jr. and
Kirby Puckett.
Cordero
made his MLB debut in August 2003 following his participation in the Titans’ effort
at the College World Series. He earned first-team All-Big West honors and
was named a third-team All America by College Baseball. He currently carries
an earned-run-average of 3.15 and a win-loss record of 7-4.
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