{"id":778508,"date":"2026-07-22T20:18:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T20:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/778508\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T20:18:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T20:18:17","slug":"players-trust-names-hunter-greene-most-valuable-philanthropist-for-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/778508\/","title":{"rendered":"Players Trust Names Hunter Greene Most Valuable Philanthropist for July"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW\u00a0YORK,\u00a0July\u00a021 \u2013\u00a0The Players Trust, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, announced today that\u00a0Cincinnati\u00a0Reds\u00a0pitcher\u00a0Hunter\u00a0Greene\u00a0is the\u00a0recipient of the\u00a0fourth Most Valuable Philanthropist<\/a>\u00a0award\u00a0for\u00a0the 2026 season. The Players Trust<\/a>\u00a0will award a $10,000 grant\u00a0split evenly between the Hunter Greene\u00a0\u201817\u00a0Award at Notre Dame High School and\u00a0the Chozen Grace Partnership.<\/p>\n

In accepting the award, Greene\u00a0stressed his commitment to the next generation of students and athletes through his endowment at Notre Dame High School as well as his work with MLB Develops and the Dream Series.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am truly humbled to be recognized as the Most Valuable Philanthropist for July by the Players Trust,\u2019\u2019 Greene\u00a0said. \u201cEven though my\u00a0main focus\u00a0is competing to the best of my ability\u00a0on\u00a0the field, I have always recognized the platform and impact that have been given to me to change the lives of others.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was fortunate enough to have an amazing experience all four years of high school because of the support I had from teachers,\u00a0staff\u00a0and my coaches. I want the children that come through Notre Dame to have the same experience and opportunity as I did. I want them to feel seen, supported, and empowered. Knowing this endowment will help open doors for the next generation makes it even more meaningful.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n

The Hunter Greene\u00a0\u201817\u00a0Award at\u00a0Hunter\u2019s alma matter,\u00a0Notre Dame High School in\u00a0Sherman Oaks, Calif.,\u00a0was\u00a0established\u00a0to help close the financial gap for Black American students with limited financial resources. Its aim is to allow these students to have an equal opportunity to be\u00a0successful\u00a0while at\u00a0the school\u00a0and beyond.<\/p>\n

Chozen Grace has been working for 40 years\u00a0in Ventura County, Calif.,\u00a0to help prevent family violence and abuse in the community. The partnership\u00a0provides training and\u00a0assistance\u00a0for children, families,\u00a0elders\u00a0and the professionals who help them.<\/p>\n

\u201cHunter\u2019s commitment to giving back reflects the enduring impact players can have beyond the game. By supporting educational opportunities at his alma mater and resources for families in his community, he is helping build a stronger foundation for future generations,\u201d said Players Trust Executive Director Amy Hever. \u201cWe are thrilled to honor him as our Most Valuable Philanthropist for July.\u201d<\/p>\n

Greene\u00a0broke into the big leagues in 2022 and has spent his entire career in Cincinnati. An All-Star in 2024, Greene\u00a0has been active in philanthropy work\u00a0throughout\u00a0his time with the Reds.\u00a0Beyond his work with Notre Dame High School and Chozen Grace, he\u00a0has worked closely with the Dream Series, inviting participants into his home and mentoring those interested in playing at the next level.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Players Trust\u2019s Most Valuable Philanthropist award will be given six times this season to players who\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0an altruistic spirit and positive social impact beyond the diamond. Each winner receives a $10,000 grant from the\u00a0Players Trust to his chosen charity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Now in its 30th year, the Players Trust has supported and amplified players\u2019 philanthropic and community engagement efforts by providing resources that extend their reach and impact. Through this work, players have inspired and positively affected countless individuals and communities across the U.S. and around the world.<\/p>\n

Established in 1996, the Major League Baseball Players Trust is the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Players Trust is driven by players and inspired by the game. The Trust provides programs and resources that champion their individual and collective passions toward making a positive impact on the world and inspiring others to do the same. Through signature initiatives, strategic partnerships, and direct support, the Players Trust empowers current and former players to give back to the communities they care about most.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"NEW\u00a0YORK,\u00a0July\u00a021 \u2013\u00a0The Players Trust, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, announced today that\u00a0Cincinnati\u00a0Reds\u00a0pitcher\u00a0Hunter\u00a0Greene\u00a0is the\u00a0recipient…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":778509,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[65],"tags":[363,99],"class_list":["post-778508","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mlb","tag-mlb","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/778508","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=778508"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/778508\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/778509"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=778508"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=778508"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=778508"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}