Pirates' Brandon Lowe Explains Why Roberto Clemente Award Nomination is 'Special'
Having a career year, Brandon Lowe is honored to be nominated for an award named after a Pirates legend.
Brandon Lowe, a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates, recently received the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award nomination. This award, one of the most esteemed in baseball, honors players for their community work and sportsmanship. For Lowe, being nominated on Roberto Clemente Day, while wearing the Pirates' historic No. 21, holds a special place in his heart.
Lowe, who was traded to Pittsburgh during the 2025 MLB offseason, had a remarkable season with 30 home runs and a .477 slugging percentage. He has also been active off the field, hosting youth baseball players and running his "Home Runs for Hope" campaign, where he donates $250 to Pirates charities after each home run he hits. Manager Don Kelly praised Lowe's stability, professionalism, and dedication to the team both on and off the field.
The last Pirates player to win the Roberto Clemente Award was Andrew McCutchen in 2010, with Willie Stargell winning it in 1974. While it remains uncertain if Lowe will win the award, wearing a Pirates uniform on Clemente Day is a moment he will cherish forever.
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