The Curt Flood Award is given to a former player, living or deceased, who in the image of Flood demonstrated a longtime devotion to the Players Association and advancement of Players’ rights. This year, Don Baylor and Scott Sanderson are being honored as co-recipients for the 2025 Players Choice Awards. Watch to hear more from those who knew Baylor throughout his life and career, as they reflect on his ability to lead with strength and dignity. | Major League Baseball Players Association

He Sacrificed $100K to Free Every Athlete—And Got Nothing" In 1969, Curt Flood walked away from a $100,000 salary—worth millions today—to challenge Major League Baseball's reserve clause in federal court. His fight would change professional sports forever, though he never personally benefited from his sacrifice. The reserve clause was baseball's legal mechanism to control players indefinitely—teams could trade you, cut your salary, or end your career without your consent. When the St. Louis Card