Colorado Rockies: Team, players doing good things while on hiatus

Raimel Tapia of the Colorado Rockies — CINCINNATI, OH – JULY 26: Raimel Tapia #15 of the Colorado Rockies looks on in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 26, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Rockies won 12-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

In his hometown of San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, Tapia took it upon himself to make a difference in his local community.

Knowing people were in need, Colorado’s 26-year-old outfielder reportedly organized what was called, “a large quantity of individual supplies,” by the Rockies’ cultural development coordinator who works at Colorado’s facility in the Dominican Republic. This haul of much-needed items included food and toiletries, along with surgical masks and gloves.

Tapia not only brought everything together, but also made the deliveries to those in need.

Writing a story for tomorrow about all of the good that the #Rockies and their players have been doing during this time of hardship. Kudos to @RaimelTapia and all he is doing in the Dominican Republic to help people in need. pic.twitter.com/MjuKV5q6jS
— Rox Pile (@RoxPileFS) April 3, 2020

In all, approximately 150 families were reportedly assisted by Tapia’s generosity.

Also to note, Tapia didn’t broadcast that he made all of this happen, seeking kudos from the general public. Many of his followers tagged him on Instagram, helping to alert the world to his generosity. Other than that, this act might have gone on without any fanfare.

You can see other photos of Tapia making a difference on his fan page on Instagram.

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