While Dr. Genoveva Javier’s husband, Stan, was playing in Major League Baseball, she made a vow that when his career was over she would find a way to make her life about helping others. Through B.A.T., she has done just that and was recognized with the Bart Giamatti Award at the organization’s annual breakfast.
With his family home in disrepair following Hurricane Maria, Fernando Cruz applied for a grant from B.A.T. and received $15,000, helping the then-Minor Leaguer get back on his feet. Now, he's paying it forward.
White Sox manager Pedro Grifol was joined by third baseman Yoán Moncada during an on-field pregame ceremony in accepting the Bobby Murcer Award from the Baseball Assistance Team. It seemed only fitting Grifol was there for the presentation, considering the first-year manager also is in his first year as part of B.A.T.’s board of directors.
The Padres were presented with the Bobby Murcer Award -- given to the teams that lead each league in donations to the Baseball Assistance Team during its annual Spring Training tour. B.A.T. is dedicated to assisting members of the baseball family who are in need through charitable contributions, including financial grants and health-care resources.
