New York Mets' Curtis Granderson, Baltimore Orioles' Zach Britton & Los Angeles Dodger's Kenley Jansen Receive Awards
Mr. Curtis Granderson of the New York Mets was awarded the 2016 Roberto Clemente Award. Mr Zach Britton pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles is the recipient of the 2016 Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year Award and Mr. Kenley Jansen, pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers is the winner of the 2016 Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Award, Major League Baseball and presenting sponsor The Hartford.
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Ms. Vera Clemente said: " It brought me great joy to read about curtis and the positive impact he has made in New York, Florida and especially his hometown of Chicago. Roberto dedicated so much of his time giving back to those in need, and I know he would be proud to see the many lives curtis has touched. I thank Curtis for his efforts and welcome him to the family of Roberto Clemente Award winners." The pre-game Four of the World Series press conference featured the winners, Commissioner Mr. Robert D. Manfred, Jr., Mr. Trevor Hoffman, Mr. Mariano Rivera and Mr. Doug Elliot, President of The Hartford.
“Congratulations to Zach Britton and Kenley Jansen for their outstanding performances this season,” said The Hartford’s President Doug Elliot. “Zach and Kenley consistently deliver for their teams during the biggest moments of a game. At The Hartford, we are committed to doing the same for our customers by ensuring they prevail when the unexpected happens.” Great relievers who are retired, chose the winner "using a 5-3-1 weighted point system."
