Carlos Beltran of the NL Champion Cardinals was named the recipient of the 2013 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet at a press conference prior to Game Three of the World Series at Busch Stadium.

The annual Award recognizes a Major League Baseball player who best represents the game of baseball through positive contributions on and off the field, including sportsmanship and community involvement. The Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet pays tribute to Clemente’s achievements and character by recognizing current players who truly understand the value of helping others. 

“Major League Baseball is thrilled to present our most prestigious off-field honor, the Roberto Clemente Award, to a fellow, gifted Puerto Rican standout, Carlos Beltran,” Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig said.  

Carlos and Jessica Beltran founded the Carlos Beltran Foundation with the mission of empowering young people to achieve their dreams through sports and education. The Foundation strives to provide a learning experience where young people can develop and enhance their athletic gifts and excel academically. As part of the Foundation’s efforts, the Beltrans opened the “Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy” in Puerto Rico, which was created to develop talented young athletes while offering a first-rate education in a specialized training program that teaches students to approach their academic career with discipline.