“Just Fulfilling a Promise”: Top Astros Star’s Compassion Paves Way to Roberto Clemente Award Glory

Game 2 of the American League Division Series was a pleasure to the eyes. In Target Field, an ever-so-rare incident took place. While the Minnesota Twins played quite competitively against the Houston Astros on Sunday, one particular Astros player came to the forefront and indulged in an unexpected ‘shake-a-leg’ moment. 

Apart from hitting a double in the fifth inning, the 26-year-old made sure to steal hearts in more than one way. This particular time, what he did might take him a step closer to a coveted award that awaits to be bagged. With his involvement with children, this specific action of Pena’s was “just fulfilling a promise”. 

Jeremy Pena’s Adorable Move Dedicated To Kids

Standing at second base, Jeremy Pena turned to face Houston’s dugout, flexed his arms in a strongman position, and briefly rotated his hips. He followed it by making a heart with his hands. The action was not an impromptu decision, Pena clarified on Monday. He narrated the funny backstory of when he met with some kids at Minute Maid Park a while back.

Pena said, “One of them was like, ‘Hey man, when you hit a double, you’ve got to do a dance for me.’ I was like, ‘No way, bro.’ And by the end of the batting practice, they convinced me to do it. I hit one in Arizona, and I was going to do it then. But I was like, nah, I don’t want to do it. But this time, I brought it out. So shoutout to those kids. I was just fulfilling a promise”. It means a lot to kids when a star like Pena himself fulfills a promise. These kids will remember the moment dedicated to them forever. 

Though the Houston Astros lost to the Minnesota Twins 6-2, his gesture brought the Astros into the spotlight. He hit the top of the left-field wall with a Pablo López curveball to start the fifth inning, followed by his dance number. There’s more that proves that the 2022 Gold Glove award winner is a man of value. 

It is noteworthy that as someone who constantly involves in philanthropic actions and community contributions, Pena was nominated for a coveted award. The Annually, one MLB player who contributes on and off the field with positive character and contributions bags the Roberto Clemente Award. This perfectly fits what Pena does, and he goes a long way. 

Jeremy Pena’s Heartwarming Initiatives

Peña, who won the World Series MVP Award last year, pioneered an initiative called ‘Pena Pals’. Five kids with good grades and character every Friday get to visit batting practice. The kids get to meet Pena and decorate white cleats that he would wear during the evening’s game. 

This nomination has been quite a fulfilling one for Jeremy. His actions have clearly gained him some cheers. As reported on MLB.com, Pena said, “I’ve always been blessed with having a lot of great people around me, a lot of people have touched me on my journey”.

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With that, he only tries to give back as much as possible. Would this mean that he could attain the Roberto Clemente Award glory? 

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