Chan Wins 2026 MLBPAA Heart and Hustle Award, per Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays' official account congratulated Chan on receiving the 2026 MLBPAA Heart and Hustle Award.
The Tampa Bay Rays' official account congratulated Chan on receiving the 2026 MLBPAA Heart and Hustle Award, with the club noting he has more of both qualities the honor is meant to recognize.
The award is presented by the MLBPAA and goes to active players who, in the eyes of former players, best reflect a passion for the game — a peer-adjacent distinction that carries some weight precisely because of who is doing the selecting.
What remains unconfirmed
The source material does not include Chan's last name or a full player ID, and no additional details about the selection process or any formal ceremony have been provided in the available material.
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