The SF Giants announced that they nominated shortstop Brandon Crawford for the 2022 Roberto Clemente Award https://www.thesfgstore.com/Juan_Marichal_Jersey-7. The award is given annually to the player who best represents the game of baseball through their character, community involvement, philanthropy, and other positive contributions. Each team makes a nomination who is then considered by a panel that includes commissioner Rob Manfred, representatives from the award sponsor , employees of MLB-affiliated media, and Roberto Clemente children. placed into consideration. There is also an online fan vote, which counts for one vote on the committee. Crawford has had a down 2022 on the field. After signing a two-year https://www.thesfgstore.com/Alex_Young_Jersey-142, $32 million extension last year, Crawford is hitting just .228/.309/.350 with eight home runs in 98 games. With that said, Crawford offensive slump has not prevented him from continuing his work off the field.A Mountain View, California native, Crawford was raised a Giants fan in Pleasanton and has emphasized connecting with the community since he made his MLB debut with the Giants back in 2011. The team press release describes Crawford as ahumble and soft-spoken shortstop [who] has found ways to give back in meaningful and impactful ways to the people and community who helped to shape his life.