KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) – KCTV5 – and CBS stations across the country – will broadcast the Musial Awards on Dec. 29 at 4 p.m. CT. The awards, named after St. Louis Cardinals legend Stan Musial, celebrate athletes with the best sportsmanship.
Royals catcher Salvador Perez is one of this year’s recipients. Perez captured the hearts of baseball fans everywhere when he surprised some KCK kids and joined their wiffle ball game in August.
Fast forward a few months, and those same kids got the chance to present Perez with the Musial Award at a pre-recorded ceremony in November.
“[Salvy] was smiling so much, but I was shaking so much,” said Cameron, one of the kids in Salvy’s Sandlot Crew, of presenting the award. “All my friends were really shaking, too.”
The Sandlot Crew never thought any of this would happen.
“It’s just like, ‘How did this little 10-minute baseball game in our backyard turn into this?’” said Lesley Lard, Cameron’s mom. “I think it exploded because it was heartwarming and it’s going to affect these boys forever.”
Presenting Salvy with his award is a moment the Sandlot Crew will remember forever.
“Going to St. Louis, that was probably the best experience of my life,” said Cameron.
“We were like, ‘That is so crazy. I can’t believe we just did that!” said Henry, another member of the crew. “It’s scary, but it was also cool at the same time because you get to see all the people looking at you on the big stage with all the lights and stuff.”
The Sandlot Crew says – as odd as it sounds – that Salvy feels like one of their friends now. One of the Sandlot moms says Salvy sets a great example for the kids.
“We’ve all been told or seen, ‘He’s just a big kid out there playing,’ but he just feels like such a real person now more than before,” Lesley Lard said. “It just kind of brings him down to where these guys can see anybody can do great things, no matter where you are at.”
More information about the Musial Awards – including the dates and times of encore presentations – can be found here: Broadcast – Musial Awards.
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Salvy’s Sandlot Crew, a group of passionate baseball fans who admire the talent and charisma of Salvador Perez, recently came together to honor the Kansas City Royals catcher with the prestigious Musial Award. The Musial Award, named after the legendary St. Louis Cardinals player Stan Musial, recognizes individuals who exemplify sportsmanship and character both on and off the field.
Salvy’s Sandlot Crew, led by die-hard Royals fans, organized a special ceremony to present Perez with the Musial Award. The event was attended by friends, family, and fellow fans who have been inspired by Perez’s dedication to the game and his positive impact on the community.
Perez, known for his infectious energy and unwavering work ethic, was deeply moved by the gesture from his devoted fans. “I am truly humbled and honored to receive the Musial Award from Salvy’s Sandlot Crew,” he said. “It means so much to me to be recognized for not only my accomplishments on the field, but also for the values I strive to embody every day.”
The Musial Award is a fitting tribute to Perez, who embodies the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie that Stan Musial himself exemplified throughout his career. Salvy’s Sandlot Crew hopes that their gesture will inspire others to follow in Perez’s footsteps and make a positive impact in the world of sports.
Congratulations to Salvador Perez on this well-deserved honor, and kudos to Salvy’s Sandlot Crew for their dedication and passion in recognizing one of baseball’s brightest stars. Here’s to many more years of success and sportsmanship on and off the field! #SalvysSandlotCrew #MusialAward #SalvyPerez
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