Atlanta Braves starting pitcher John Smoltz has been honored as the 2005 recipient of the Roberto Clemente Award, given annually to the player who combines outstanding play on the field with devoted work in the community. The award is named after former player Roberto Clemente, who died on December 31, 1972 during a humanitarian mission to assist earthquake victims in Nicaragua. Smoltz, who was honored on the field prior to Game 3 of the World Series between the White Sox and Astros, was selected from a list of 30 nominees, one from each team. The pitcher and his wife, Dyan, have been active members of the Atlanta community for many years. Smoltz was the co-founder of a Christian school and has personally raised nearly $4 million for that effort. Smoltz was one of four Braves players who contributed $75,000 to help fund the Atlanta Braves Baseball Academy. He also participates in a baseball camp and has been a huge supporter of the Atlanta Community Food Bank since 1992. "I accept this with tremendous humility and pride because this goes way beyond baseball," Smoltz said of the award. "It affects the lives of others in a positive way and that is very satisfying." Smoltz has pitched 17 seasons for the Braves and has compiled a 177-128 record with a 3.26 ERA. He captured the 1996 NL Cy Young Award. He is one of just two pitchers (Dennis Eckersley) in major league history to collect at least 150 wins and 150 saves.