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Reds Pitcher Nominated As A Finalist For Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
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Reds pitcher Hunter Greene is a finalist for the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award.

The award is given to a Major League Baseball player to honor his who best exhibits the character and integrity of Lou Gehrig both on and off the field. The award was created to acknowledge a player’s eye-catching commitment to both his community and philanthropy.

“I think that’s the most exciting part about being in this position and being a professional athlete is the impact you can have on others,” Greene stated according to MLB.com.

Check out the announcement below:

This article first appeared on FanNation Inside the Reds and was syndicated with permission.

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