Since 1986, B.A.T. has awarded more than 3,400 grants and more than 32 million dollars to help restore health, pride and dignity to members of the Baseball Family in need.
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Detroit Tigers are the recipients of the 2016 Bobby Murcer Award. Named after the former B.A.T. Chairman who introduced the Spring Training Fundraising Tour, the award is given to the team in both the American League (Tigers) and National League (Diamondbacks) whose players commit the most amount of money to B.A.T. Bobby was a legend on and off the field. His compassion for others and strong will to do the right thing was exemplified as a member of the B.A.T. Board of Directors. His role in life was that of service and that is why he is the name sake of the Bobby Murcer award.
On August 5th, 2016, B.A.T. Director, Erik Nilsen and Board of Director, Mark Letendre presented the Arizona Diamondbacks of the National League with the 2016 Bobby Murcer Award. Manager, Chip Hale accepted the award on behalf of the Diamondbacks organization for their contributions.
B.A.T. Director Erik Nilsen, Manager Chip Hale & B.A.T. Board of Director Mark Letendre (Photo by Sarah Sachs/Arizona Diamondbacks)
B.A.T. Director Erik Nilsen & B.A.T. Board of Director Mark Letendre (Photo by Rachael Keating/Arizona Diamondbacks)
Click here to view the full presentation of the 2016 Bobby Murcer Award to the Arizona Diamondbacks
On August 17th, 2016, Erik Nilsen and Bobby Murcer’s son, Todd Murcer and grandson, Jack Murcer presented the Detroit Tigers of the American League with the 2016 Bobby Murcer Award. Manager, Brad Ausmus accepted the award on behalf of the Tigers organization for their contributions.
Left to Right: Manager Brad Ausmus, Todd Murcer, Jack Murcer & Erik Nilsen
Click here to view the full presentation of the 2016 Bobby Murcer Award to the Detroit Tigers
Through these charitable contributions, B.A.T. strives to provide a means of support to members of the Baseball Family in need of financial, medical and psychological assistance.
To make a contribution, please visit baseballassistanceteam.com.
