The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association announced the nominees from each team for the 2019 Heart and Hustle Award. The award “honors active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody the values, spirit, and traditions of the game.” Voting was conducted prior to the All-Star break.
American League
- Baltimore Orioles: Trey Mancini
- Boston Red Sox: Rafael Devers
- Chicago White Sox: James McCann
- Cleveland Indians: Francisco Lindor
- Detroit Tigers: Niko Goodrum
- Houston Astros: Jake Marisnick
- Kansas City Royals: Whit Merrifield
- Los Angeles Angels: David Fletcher
- Minnesota Twins: Byron Buxton
- New York Yankees: DJ LeMahieu
- Oakland Athletics: Marcus Semien
- Seattle Mariners: Mitch Haniger
- Tampa Bay Rays: Avisaíl García
- Texas Rangers: Hunter Pence
- Toronto Blue Jays: Freddy Galvis
National League
- Arizona Diamondbacks: Eduardo Escobar
- Atlanta Braves: Nick Markakis
- Chicago Cubs: Javier Báez
- Cincinnati Reds: José Iglesias
- Colorado Rockies: Tony Wolters
- Los Angeles Dodgers: Max Muncy
- Miami Marlins: Miguel Rojas
- Milwaukee Brewers: Lorenzo Cain
- New York Mets: Jeff McNeil
- Philadelphia Phillies: J.T. Realmuto
- Pittsburgh Pirates: Josh Bell
- San Diego Padres: Fernando Tatís, Jr.
- San Francisco Giants: Pablo Sandoval
- St. Louis Cardinals: Paul DeJong
- Washington Nationals: Howie Kendrick
The winner will be announced on November 7 in New York at the 20th annual Legends for Youth Dinner. Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts won the award last year.