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Will Smith nominated for Roberto Clemente Award by Dodgers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 12:02 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Will Smith nominated for Roberto Clemente Award by Dodgers

Summary

Will Smith, catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been nominated for the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award. This award honors MLB players for their off-field community contributions and is named after the late Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente. Smith and his wife, Cara, established Catching Hope, a nonprofit aimed at assisting underprivileged children. Their initiatives this year include an art installation at Marquez Elementary School and a community clinic at Dodger Stadium. Fans can vote for the award until September 27, and the winner will be announced during the World Series.

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By the Numbers

•Will Smith is the Dodgers' nominee for the award.
•Catching Hope focuses on leadership skills for underprivileged children.
•Voting for the award ends on September 27.
•The winner will be announced during the World Series.
•Former Dodger Justin Turner won the award in 2022.

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12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Will Smith is Dodgers nominee for Roberto Clemente Award

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Dodgers catcher Will Smith was the team’s nominee for the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award, the annual honor that recognizes players for their contributions both on and off the field, named for the legendary Hall of Fame former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder. Smith and his wife Cara founded Catching Hope, “a nonprofit organization working to help underprivileged […]
— Yahoo Sports

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