#GoingToBat Community Spotlight

The #GoingToBat Community Spotlight features individual Major Leaguers and their charity efforts in the community. To learn more about the charitable interests and activities of Major Leaguers, please visit http://playerstrust.org/individual-player-charities/

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Denard Span of the San Francisco Giants Catches the Hearts of Families
The Denard Span Foundation was founded to help single parents build happy and productive families. As a Tampa native, Span chose to locate his foundation in Tampa Bay, yet he also helps those in the areas where he works.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers Encourages Others to Rise to the Challenge
Clayton Kershaw can often be found on the mound when he’s at Dodger Stadium. Last Thursday, however, he found himself behind a ping pong table, alongside celebrities and teammates for the 4th annual PingPong4Purpose event.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Carlos Carrasco of the Cleveland Indians Helps Build a Stronger Generation
Carlos Carrasco, who grew up in Venezuela, learned to pitch and reached the Major Leagues with the Phillies at age 22, likes to show that if you work hard and pursue your dreams, anything can happen.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Ryan Zimmerman of the Washington Nationals Turns Challenges Into Charity
Rising to face challenges is a big part of Ryan Zimmerman’s identity.

But the ones he’s confronted on the ballfield as a first baseman for the Nationals have been insignificant compared to his engagement against Multiple Scleroris – the chronic disease his mother Cheryl was diagnosed with when he was just 11.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Trevor Plouffe of the Minnesota Twins Helps His Country While Inspiring a Younger Generation
Trevor Plouffe, Minnesota Twins third baseman, is all business on the field, but all smiles off of it.

Social Impact & Volunteering

David Ortiz Helps Children in the Places He Calls Home

Social Impact & Volunteering

Jay Bruce of the Cincinnati Reds Takes a Swing for Those at Home

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sean Doolittle of the Oakland Athletics Celebrates America’s Freedom by Giving Back

Social Impact & Volunteering

Carlos Beltran of the New York Yankees Teaches Children the Importance of Education
Carlos Beltran recorded a hit and three RBIs on Wednesday, helping the New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies. What he did after the game, however, left an even bigger impression.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Clay Buchholz of the Boston Red Sox Rocks Out to Raise Funds for Children
Clay Buchholz usually throws strikes to benefit the Red Sox, but on July 7 the two-time All-Star will try rolling them to benefit a host of children’s charities his foundation supports.

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