# Brendan Donovan Named Cardinals Nominee for 2025 Roberto Clement Award

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/brendan-donovan-named-cardinals-nominee-for-2025-roberto-clement-award/
- Published: 2025-09-15T12:00:00-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

### **_BRENDAN DONOVAN NAMED CARDINALS NOMINEE FOR_** **_2025 ROBERTO CLEMENTE AWARD PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE_**

#### _**Winner To Be Selected by Blue Ribbon Panel, Including Online Vote for Fans**_

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**ST. LOUIS, Mo., September 15, 2025 – **[Brendan Donovan](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/donovbr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.nyrdcast.com&utm_campaign=2025-09-15_br)
has been named the St. Louis Cardinals’ nominee for the prestigious [Roberto Clemente](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/clemero01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.nyrdcast.com&utm_campaign=2025-09-15_br)
Award presented by Capital One. The award is the annual recognition of a Major League
player who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character,
community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off 
the field.

[⌊Brendan Donovan⌉⌊Brendan Donovan⌉[

As part of the annual program, each MLB Club nominates one player to be considered
for the league-wide award in tribute to Clemente’s achievements and character.

“Roberto Clemente set the standard for what it means to be a player who gives back,”
said Donovan. “It’s an incredible honor to be nominated for this award, and I’m 
grateful to have the opportunity to support causes that make a difference, especially
those that serve our veterans and local communities.”

Donovan has proven himself to be an All-Star not only on the field, but also in 
the clubhouse and throughout the community. In just three Major League seasons, 
he has made a lasting impact through a wide range of charitable efforts. His 2025
highlights include:

 * **Supporting Cardinals Care:** Donovan actively participates in the annual Winter
   Warm-Up, donates signed memorabilia for auctions, and sponsors “Donovan’s Dugout,”
   a Player Ticket Program that hosts groups of children and families for pregame
   Q&As and tickets.
 * **Backing Big League Impact and Make-A-Wish:** Partnering with former teammates
   [Adam Wainwright](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wainwad01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.nyrdcast.com&utm_campaign=2025-09-15_br)
   and [Kyle Gibson](https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=gibsoky01,gibson004kyl&search=Kyle+Gibson&utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.nyrdcast.com&utm_campaign=2025-09-15_br),
   Donovan has joined several fundraising events providing essentials like food,
   clean water, medical care, shelter, and education to communities in need. Alongside
   his wife, Aly, Donovan annually supports the Wives for Wishes Gala and has participated
   in granting gameday wishes at Busch Stadium.
 * **Veteran Support:** Inspired by his father’s service as a U.S. Army Deputy Commander,
   Donovan has supported the Veterans Community Project with donations for transitional
   housing and services. He is an advocate for Team Red, White & Blue, with plans
   to host a Charity Clay Shoot in April 2026. He also donates time and items to
   The Kaufman Fund, even filming a promotional video for their golf tournament.
 * **Mental Health Advocacy:** This past May, Donovan joined the Mustache May campaign
   to raise awareness and funds for mental health organizations, particularly those
   helping veterans with PTSD. He will also meet with veterans and their families
   during the Cardinals’ September series in San Francisco.
 * **Future Commitments:** In October, Donovan will participate in the Skechers 
   Pier to Pier Friendship Walk in Manhattan Beach, CA, benefiting children with
   special needs, education foundations, and scholarship programs.

In 2024, Donovan was honored with the [Bob Feller](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/fellebo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.nyrdcast.com&utm_campaign=2025-09-15_br)
Act of Valor Award, recognizing MLB players who demonstrate extraordinary support
for service members and Veterans.

“Brendan Donovan is an athlete of extraordinary character whose generosity reaches
far and wide,” said Michael Hall, Vice President, Community Relations & Executive
Director, Cardinals Care. “His dedication to supporting children, families, and 
veterans reflects the spirit of Roberto Clemente, and we are proud to have him represent
the Cardinals as our nominee.”

Today marks the annual Roberto Clemente Day presented by Capital One, which was 
established by Major League Baseball to honor Clemente’s legacy as a humanitarian
and to formally acknowledge Club nominees of the Roberto Clemente Award. As part
of the league-wide celebration, the Roberto Clemente Day logo will appear on the
bases and official dugout lineup cards, and a tribute video highlighting Clemente
and the 30 nominees will be shown in all MLB ballparks as well as on MLB Network,
MLB.com, and MLB social media platforms.

The league-wide winner of the Roberto Clemente Award presented by Capital One will
be honored at the 2025 World Series following selection by a blue-ribbon panel. 
This panel includes representatives from the Commissioner’s Office, Capital One,
MLB-affiliated networks, MLB.com, the National Baseball Hall of Fame, as well as
Roberto’s children, Enrique, Luis and Roberto Clemente, Jr. Fans can vote for the
Roberto Clemente Award at [MLBTogether.com/clementeaward](http://www.mlbtogether.com/clementeaward)
until Sunday, September 28. The winner of the fan vote will count as one vote among
those cast by the panel.

Previous Cardinals to win the Roberto Clemente Award include Adam Wainwright (2020),
[Yadier Molina](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/molinya01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.nyrdcast.com&utm_campaign=2025-09-15_br)(
2018), [Carlos Beltran](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/beltrca01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.nyrdcast.com&utm_campaign=2025-09-15_br)(
2013), [Albert Pujols](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/pujolal01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.nyrdcast.com&utm_campaign=2025-09-15_br)(
2008), [Ozzie Smith](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/smithoz01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.nyrdcast.com&utm_campaign=2025-09-15_br)(
1995) and [Lou Brock](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/brocklo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.nyrdcast.com&utm_campaign=2025-09-15_br)(
1975), the most of any MLB club.

**— STL —**

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