Mario Encarnacion Award' to be announced on Friday at Raley Field
August 27, 2008 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release
In October of 2005, the River Cats family lost one of its favorite sons. Mario Encarnacion played in Sacramento during the River Cats' first two seasons, 2000 and 2001, but his active role in the Sacramento community left a legacy that continues to grow to this day. Encarnacion passed away while playing professional baseball in Taiwan. He is survived by his wife Rosana and son, Mario Jr.
An electric talent with a flare for the spectacular play, Mario was one of baseball's truly legitimate "5-tool players." Though it was not his play that captured the imaginations and hearts of River Cats fans; it was his infectious smile and warm demeanor.
To ensure that Encarnacion's name lives on forever in River Cats fans' hearts, the Sacramento River Cats Foundation, with special help from the Sacramento Bee's Marcos Breton, created the Mario Encarnacion Humanitarian Award in 2006. In keeping with Mario's memory, the award will honor a young student athlete who shows a commitment to his or her teammates, classmates and neighbors. The award will be given to those athletes who inspire others through their story, lead by example and are role models to others.
The River Cats will present the 2008 Mario Encarnacion award to Ryan Ashby from Natomas High School in a pregame ceremony on Friday, August 29th at Raley Field. Ashby is an active member of his community, has participated in 11 junior varsity and varsity sports at Natomas High School, is an Eagle Scout, and won the 2007 Natomas Community Outstanding Youth Award.
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