The Texas Rangers can add another accolade to their wall. While it isn’t a team honor, it is one the team can be very proud of. The team’s first baseman, Jake Burger, is making a difference both on and off the field. Burger was named the Players Trust’s Most Valuable Philanthropist for May. That makes him the second honoree of the 2026 season. Burger earned the recognition for his work with the Burger Family Foundation. The Players Trust is the charitable arm of the MLB Players Association. A grant in the amount of $10,000 will go to the foundation to support the mission of helping individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Burger’s Personal Ties Burger and his wife, Ashlyn, founded the organization in 2025 after experiencing their own journey with Down syndrome. On October 25, 2024 the Burger’s personal story began after the birth of their beautiful daughter Penelope who was born with Down syndrome. In the press release from the MLB Players Trust , Burger commented on his foundation.…