Everywhere he goes, all-star baseball player Curtis Granderson makes an impact both on and off the field. Danielle Michaud caught up with the Blue Jay today and tells us how he’s giving back to Toronto kids.

Curtis Granderson has an annual tradition of wearing specialty cleats for Jackie Robinson Day to honor baseball’s trailblazing icon. He wanted to do something similar this year, but with a little bit of a twist.

Granderson officially joined the Blue Jays earlier this week on a one-year deal worth $5 million. He’s expected to platoon in left field alongside Steve Pearce, and receive the majority of the at-bats vs. right-handed pitchers.

Commissioner Rob Manfred announced before Game 3 of the World Series on Friday night at Wrigley Field that the 13-year veteran was being given the award that annually recognizes the player who best represents baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions both on and off the field.

Professional outfielder Curtis Granderson donated 5 million dollars for the construction of the Curtis Granderson Stadium at the University of Illinois at Chicago, his alma mater, where he works out in the off-season.

Curtis Granderson is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of his charity, Grand Kids.