IN THE COMMUNITY Allan H. (Bud) Selig Commissioner Selig was named Commissioner of Baseball on July 9, 1998 by a unanimous vote of the 30 Major League Baseball club owners. Prior to his election as Baseball's Commissioner, Selig served as Chairman of the Executive Council and was the central figure in Major League Baseball's organizational structure dating back to September 1992. In that role, Selig was responsible for shaping Major Leagueween Baseball's large and historic small revenuemarket sharing agreement bet clubs. He also has led the way toward implementation of many of the game's recent structural changes, including Dear Friends: Interleague Play, three-division league alignment, the Wild Card playoff format, realignment and consolidation The Major League Baseball family dedicates a great deal of time and energy throughout the year to of the leagues' administrative functions. build and strengthen ties to our respective communities. From grassroots initiatives to players and office staff whoDe vaolr untFrieenerd thes, ir time, Baseball strives to help make a positive impact in the community. The Community Affairs Annual Report, this year in the form of a calendar, tells the important story of communitOyn oucetraeach efforts made by Major League Baseball, its Clubs and players. gain, through our i Community Affair mportant story of s Annual Report, w the efforts made b e are happy to tel With creativtitoyt andhe c othougmm htful consideration, Majoyr LMeagueajor L Beaseagubale Bl ateams with its Clubs, corpolrtathee unity. seball and its Club Bob DuPuy sponsors and a number of charitable organizations to help reach a diverse cross section soafstheit reaches out communityT inh rao uvarg iety of unique ways. 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Fajororm Lgeagueras Baseball embraces the to build and Officer of Major League Baseball on March 15, 2002. nteer in many way sroots initiatives to communityp landaces ctelebrates the goodwill inherse,ntM ainjo ther L egaame.gue BFrom our relationship with Bploayyse &rs and office He reports directly to Commissioner Selig and is o live. aseball helps make Girls Clubs of America, the official charity of Major League Baseball, to our supporutr ocfoymoumthunities responsible for all phases of Baseball's central offices. better baseball prWograms such as Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI), Rookie League, and Little League He also serves as Chairman of MLB Advanced Media, ith creativity and thoughtful conside Baseball’s Uwrobanrks wInitithiatmive, Major League Baseball hasrati foostn,eMreadj ocrloseLea assog ciations with several youth Major League Baseball's industry-wide internet any programs to r ue Baseball has es organizatioa ns.numObther outreaches include healtheach oreulatt aendd initheliatp ives including awareness otafbblriseasthed and company. Prior to joining MLB in October 1998 as er of unique ways a diverse cross sec cancer, prostate cancer, responsible dr. inking and heart disease, as well as the creattioion off thethe commu Executive Vice President, Administration, DuPuy was nity in CommissioF ner’s Initiative for Kids, which provides a platform for fans, particularly young fans, to a partner in the law firm Foley & Lardner. rom our Diverse B usiness Partners P support impestaobrtantlishe ydout th related charities while girvoinggr amanm, ayn childreconeon the opportunity to attend games. o cultivate new an mically driven bus owned d existing partners iness initiative business, to our p hips with minority In addition, all of our Clubs have daedicatrtneresdh istaffp wist hthatth coordinate and execute commownunited ayn rdelatwoiomnse related initiatives, e Boys & Girls Clu n- including breast ca bs of America to o efforts andLe aMguajoe rB Laseaguee players spend countlessnc hourer, prso ostfrtheateirc atimen giving back. ur health ball supports the cer, ALS and hear community and ce t disease, Major lebrates the goodw I continue to feel an intense sense of pride about the community efforts made ibllyi nMhajoerern Lteaguein the All of our clubs h game. Timothy J. Brosnan ave dedicated staff Baseball eandffor tams a ncdonfident that we will continueto tcoo omakrdine aimpte aonrdtant and worthwhile contributions Major League Bas execute their com Executive VP, Business to our fans and communities. eball players spend munity relations countless hours of Brosnan oversees all aspects of Major League their time giving b I continue to feel p ack. roud of the effort Baseball's domestic and international business interests, we will cont s made by Major L inue to make impo eague Baseball and including broadcasting, marketing, licensing and comm rtant and worthw am confident tha unities in the year hile contributions t corporate sponsorship. He joined Baseball in 1991, s to come. to our fans and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer of MLB Sincerely International in May 1994, and to Seniorroperties Vice for President, Domestic and International 998.P Brosnan Major League Baseball in December 1 was promoted to his current position in March 2000. Al lan H. (Bud) Selig Commis sioner of Baseball Thomas C. Brasuell VP, Community Affairs Brasuell is responsible for Major League Baseball's central office community affairs initiatives. Prior to this, he managed Baseball's Reviving Baseball in 245 Park Avenue, New Inner Cities (RBI) Program. He was named to his York, NY 10167 ( 212)931-7800 ht current position in June of 2002 after becoming Major tp://www.MLB.com League Baseball's first Director of Community Affairs in October 2000. Prior to coming to Baseball, Brasuell directed constituent and youth services for the New York City Council and the NYC Department of Youth Services, respectively. ROBERTO CLEMENTE AWARD 2004 NATIONAL ROBERTO CLEMENTE AWARD WINNER PRESENTED BY JOHN HANCOCK SEATTLE MARINERS EDGAR MARTINEZ This publication is dedicated to the Roberto Edgar and his wife, Holli, have given back to the Clemente Award, in celebration of the 50th Seattle community in numerous ways over the years. Anniversary of Clemente's 1955 rookie Edgar has supported several charities and non-profit season. The Roberto Clemente Award Colorado Rockies players and wives dedicate organizations, including Parent Project Muscular presentedmuch-needed by John time and Hancock money to several, recognizeschari- ties. They are involved in food drives, hospital Dystrophy, Children’s Hospital, Overlake Hospital, the playervisits, who fund-raisers, best and exemplifies fashion shows to raise the game money for those less fortunate. Additionally, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Wishing Star of baseball,the Colorado sportsmanship, Rockies operate two charities: communit the y Colorado Rockies Baseball Club Foundation and Foundation, United Way, Esperanza, Page Ahead involvement,the Colorado and Rockies the Charity individual's Fund. The Rockies contribution Foundation emphasis is toward underprivileged and at-risk youth through programsto his for team. youth baseball, The drug- recipient and alcohol-abuse is selected aware- from Children’s Literacy Program, Big Brothers Big ness and prevention, and education and literacy. 30 Club nominees by a panel of baseball Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs and Mariners Care. dignitaries including Vera Clemente and Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig. Originally Since 2001, Edgar and Holli have been involved with known as “The Commissioner's Award,” the Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy to help people award was renamed in 1973 following the with Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy to tragic death of Hall of Famer Roberto survive, thrive and fully participate within their fami- Clemente. The Award is presented annually lies and communities. Edgar’s involvement with during an on–field ceremony at the World Parent Project has helped raise significant funds and Series. The national recipient of the Award Robertobring attention to Duc Clementehenne Muscular Dystrophy, the and each local nominee receives a donation most common lethal genetic disorder diagnosed in from John Hancock Financial Services for children. In 2001, Edgar and Holli hosted “A Night of the local charity of his choice. Additionally, Hope” fundraising dinner and auction raising $100,000 John Hancock makes a donation to the Winner and creating two research fellowships for Seattle-based Roberto Clemente Sports City in Puerto Rico. scientists studying Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at Roberto ClementeRoberto Aw Clementeard the University of Washington and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Edgar and his wife supported Overlake Hospital Medical Center as honorary PREVIOUS NATIONAL WINNERS co-chairs of the $2.5 million community phase of the Auxiliaries & Foundation $28 million Capital Campaign. Their involvement with the Campaign extended A2004w Edgarard Martinez Seattle 1987 Rick Sutcliffe Chicago (NL) through the 2004 Grand Slam Bandage Ball. The event raised $1 million. 2003 Jamie Moyer Seattle 1986 Garry Maddox Philadelphia 2002 Jim Thome Cleveland 1985 Don Baylor New York (AL) 2001 Curt Schilling Arizona 1984 Ron Guidry New York (AL) A longtime supporter of the Children’s Hospital, in 2002, Edgar served as the 2000 Al Leiter New York (NL) 1983 Cecil Cooper Milwaukee Honorary Chair of the Hospital’s Wishing Well Night at Safeco Field. The event 1999 Tony Gwynn San Diego 1982 Ken Singleton