CLEMENTE WOULD BE PROUD

Carlos Beltrán grew up in Puerto Rico idolizing Roberto Clemente, particularly with how Clemente took care of his community. Almost immediately upon arriving in New York, Beltrán made his presence known with visits to hospitals and fundraisers. With his new deal in New York, Beltrán began donating 10 percent of his salary to his Carlos Beltrán Foundation and its work of promoting education and sports among low-income children. In 2011, he opened the Carlos Beltrán Baseball Academy in Puerto Rico to further those goals. Finally in 2013, Beltrán was honored with the Roberto Clemente Award. “I must say this year’s recipient truly exemplifies Roberto’s philosophy,” said Vera Clemente. “Carlos Beltrán, you are the pride of all Puerto Ricans, and a great representative around the world.”