Milwaukee Brewer Christian Yelich named an MVP − Most Valuable Philanthropist

Christian Yelich, the outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, was named the Most Valuable Philanthropist by the Players Trust, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, on Tuesday, August 18. The honor was presented with a commemorative giant chain. In a statement, Chris Capuano, chair of the Players Trust board of trustees, praised Yelich's dedication to using his platform for good and his sense of stewardship within his community.

Yelich acknowledged that he does not seek recognition for his charity work but was pleased that the Players Trust recognized his efforts in Milwaukee to help people and the community that supports them throughout the year. The Players Trust highlighted Yelich's annual Home Plate Charity Concert, held in May, which benefited charitable organizations in the Greater Milwaukee Area with headliner Jake Owen and featured performances by Isaac Slade and the Nicotine Dolls.

Yelich's teammates also attended the event. Yelich expressed that he enjoys meeting the people he has helped and seeing where his money has raised the most impact.