Anne Rogers talks to Salvador Perez about winning the Roberto Clement Award.

Winning the Roberto Clemente Award means more than all of those awards, except maybe the World Series, Perez said.

“It means a lot to me,” he said. “I read a lot about Roberto Clemente. I know he was a great player, but off the field he was even better. That made him very special. And that makes this award very special.”

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And he also talked about his motivation – pointing to a childhood that made it all seem impossible, but also explaining why he knows his hard-earned privilege comes with great responsibility.

“I know where I come from,” he said. “It all starts where I come from. And when you reach that level, you have the opportunity to help people.” Like a beacon that not only enriches his childhood and his adopted homes, but also honors everyone with their actions and presence.

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