Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Magic Johnson offered his congratulations to Mookie Betts on winning the Roberto Clemente Award , just minutes before the first pitch of Game 3 of the World Series.

“I want to congratulate LA @Dodgers Shortstop Mookie Betts on receiving the Roberto Clemente Award!” Johnson wrote via X.

The award is given annually to the player who best embodies the principals of the late Hall of Famer, meaning they “best [represent] the game of Baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field,” according to MLB.com.

Betts certainly appears to be a deserving winner as a player who keeps plenty busy off the field with his charity work. The eight-time All-Star founded the 5050 Foundation

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