Major League Baseball Players Association

Congratulations to Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams, the second Players Trust Most Valuable Philanthropist of the 2024 season!

The MVP award recognizes a Player whose efforts have made a positive impact in the causes and communities personal to him. Offered three times over the course of the regular season, the MVP award celebrates the individual Player who demonstrates an altruistic spirit and positive social impact beyond the diamond.

Read more about Project 34 and Trevor's impact: https://www.trust.mlbplayers.com/mvp

The 2024 MLB Players STEM League Global Championship was held in Arlington during All-Star Week, where students from around the world competed for the title of Champions!

The Players Trust, in partnership with Learn Fresh, developed the baseball-inspired program for middle-school age youth. This combination board game and curriculum brings to life the energy of the sport while cultivating students’ math and social-emotional skills. All participating students attended the Home Run Derby, and the winning team had the opportunity to meet the All-Stars while watching batting practice from the field!

The Players Trust also gave a $25,000 grant to Metro Sports Fieldhouse, a Texas based non-profit that utilizes sport as a vehicle to help youth develop life skills. Thank you again to Learn Fresh, Metro Sports Fieldhouse and all attendees of the annual STEM League Global Championship!

To learn more about how your youth development program can get involved with MLB Players STEM League, visit trust.mlbplayers.com/stem-league

Last week, the Players Trust and Players Way teamed up for their second Play Day!

Local Arlington students came together to participate in Learn Fresh’s MLB Players STEM League tournament, and then receive coaching from former MLB Players during the Players Way clinic. The tournament’s winners were treated to an unforgettable experience, meeting Marcus Semien, Adolis Garcia and other Players during batting practice ahead of Saturday’s Rangers vs. Royals game.

A special thank you to UT Arlington Baseball for hosting us and to Metro Sports Fieldhouse for the partnership!

Thank you, Willie. 🧡

This is where baseball's legends come alive.

Brandon and Madison Lowe have overcome the challenges of infertility -- a journey that was filled with highs and lows and loss. Now, during World Infertility Awareness Month, they are teaming up with Tiny Turnip to raise funds for the Baby Quest Foundation through their "Strength In Struggle" collaboration.

The Lowes hope their story can not only raise funds for the Baby Quest Foundation, but inspire others who are facing the same struggles.

Yesterday, we celebrated 10 years of the Michael Weiner Scholarship for Labor Studies with the Class of 2024 Scholars! Congratulations again to this year's recipients. We look forward to seeing the impact you will have on the labor movement.

https://www.trust.mlbplayers.com/michael-weiner-scholarship-2024

Congratulations to the 2024 recipients of the Michael Weiner Scholarship for Labor Studies!

This marks the 10th year that the Players Trust has provided support to aspiring worker advocates in the name of the former MLBPA executive director.

MORE: https://www.trust.mlbplayers.com/michael-weiner-scholarship-2024

TEN YEARS OF SERVICE TIME: MARCUS SEMIEN

Born in San Francisco, Marcus Semien was drafted 201st overall by the White Sox in 2011 and became an everyday player when he returned to the Bay Area in 2015 as an Oakland Athletic. In 2021, he had a career year with the Blue Jays, earning his first All-Star selection, Silver Slugger, and Gold Glove while setting the record for most home runs in a season by a second baseman with 45. Two years later, he was named an All-Star and Silver Slugger again and won a World Series title with the Texas Rangers. Durability is a Semien hallmark; he has played 162 games three times in his career and leads MLB in games played since 2021.

Congratulations, Marcus, on reaching ten years!

TEN YEARS OF SERVICE TIME: KEVIN KIERMAIER

Kevin Kiermaier grew up in Indiana and played at Parkland College in Illinois before being drafted in the 31st round by the Rays in 2010. He made his major league debut in Game 163 of the 2013 season against the Rangers as a defensive replacement. Two years later, he established himself as one of baseball’s best gloves, tallying 42 Defensive Runs Saved (the most in a single season since the statistic was recorded) and a 5.0 defensive bWAR (fourth highest in a season). Kiermaier’s trophy case includes four Gold Glove Awards with the Rays and Blue Jays, three Fielding Bible Awards, two Wilson Defensive Player of the Years, and a 2015 AL Platinum Glove.

Congratulations, Kevin, on achieving this feat!

TEN YEARS OF SERVICE TIME: EHIRE ADRIANZA

Born in Miranda, Venezuela, Ehire Adrianza began his professional career in the Giants organization in 2006 and made his MLB debut in 2013. His first career home run spoiled Andy Pettitte’s no-hit bid in his final start at Yankee Stadium. The following year, Adrianza played 53 games for the Giants during their championship season. Ehire won another World Series title with the Braves in 2021. A versatile glove, he also played for the Twins and Nationals before signing with the Angels this offseason.

Congrats, Ehire, on achieving this milestone!