When you think of the Chicago Cubs and “showing passion for baseball,” is there any other player who comes to mind right now more quickly than Javy Baez?
The dude is not just breaking out at the plate – and continuing his superlative, magical play in the field and on the bases – but he’s also showing everyone what it can look like when you simply play the game with all the heart and energy bubbling up inside of you like when you were a kid. There’s no need to fight it. Let it shine.
Well, Javy Baez does, and he’s been recognized by former players for just that:
Javier Baez was named the #Cubs winner of the Heart and Hustle award, announced by the MLB Players Alumni Association. The award is voted on by former players and honors active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) July 24, 2018
https://twitter.com/cubs/status/1021785803658276864?s=21