Reds pitcher and Cincinnati native one of three finalists for the MLB postseason honor

CINCINNATI (WKRC) – A Reds pitcher who hails from Cincinnati was named one of three finalists for an MLB award on Monday.

The Players Choice Awards are selected by a vote of their peers. The winners of this year's awards will be announced before World Series Game 2.

The finalists for the inaugural 2024 Philanthropist of the Year Award are Rhys Hoskins, Jose Trevino and Reds left-hander and Moeller alumnus Brent Suter. This award is given to the player who “best demonstrates an altruistic spirit and positive social impact beyond the diamond.”

According to MLB, Suter, 35, has contributed to the Baseball Island Foundation and its food program, which helps 43 low-income children in the Dominican Republic. Suter has worked with organizations such as La Soupe in Cincinnati, the Sam Hubbard Foundation and the Reds Community Fund. He regularly visits the Urban Youth Academy and Cincinnati Children's Hospital and works with the Joe Nuxhall Miracle League. Suter is also the author of a children's book entitled The Binky Bandit.

The Philanthropist of the Year receives a $25,000 grant to a charity or cause of their choice. The two runners-up will receive $5,000 in grants to their chosen nonprofit organization.

Below you can find all the finalists:

Player of the Year

• Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani and Bobby Witt Jr.

Outstanding Player Award

• American League: Aaron Judge, Jose Ramirez and Bobby Witt Jr.
• National League: Francisco Lindor, Shohei Ohtani and Marcell Ozuna

Outstanding Pitcher Award

• American League: Emmanuel Clase, Logan Gilbert and Tarik Skubal
• National League: Chris Sale, Paul Skenes and Zack Wheeler

Outstanding Rookie Award

• American League: Wilyer Abreu, Colton Cowser and Austin Wells
• National League: Jackson Chourio, Jackson Merrill and Paul Skenes

Comeback Player Award

• American League: Garrett Crochet, Chad Green and Tyler O'Neill
• National League: Rhys Hoskins, Jurickson Profar and Chris Sale

Marvin Miller Man of the Year

• Max Fried, Rhys Hoskins, Steven Kwan and Pablo Lopez

Curt Flood Award

• Scott Sanderson and Dave Winfield

Philanthropist of the Year

• Rhys Hoskins, Brent Suter and Jose Trevino