The Willie McCovey Award is an annual honor bestowed upon the most inspirational player on the team, as voted upon by Giants players, coaches, training staff, clubhouse staff and the fans. This season marks the 43rd anniversary of the award, which was established in 1980, in honor of legend and Hall of Famer Willie McCovey. Engraved on the plaque are the words āCompetitive Spirit, Ability and Leadershipā to characterize the qualities McCovey exemplified.
The 2024 Willie Mac Award Ceremony will be held pregame on Friday, September 29.