Ambassadors / 03 · Roster 2026 Inaugural Class

The bridge between the field and those who served.

Home Team Initiative ambassadors are athletes leading the way: players who carry the mission of veteran service into their careers, their teams, and their communities.

2026 Inaugural Class

02 of 02 · Founding Ambassadors

Founding

Mike Yastrzemski 18

Atlanta Braves Outfielder

With H&A

Since 2021

Recognition

Bob Felder Award, 2026

Focus

Athlete & Veteran Connection

2026 Bob Felder Act of Valor Award winner. Has worked with Heart & Armor since 2021 to connect athletes with veterans, modeling the partnership the Home Team Initiative is built to scale.

In his words

“The work isn't a single day. It's how you show up for the people who showed up, for all of us.”

Founding

Brendan Donovan 33

Seattle Mariners Infielder

Born

Würzburg, Germany

Family

Son of Col. Jim Donovan, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Focus

Military Family Visibility

Born on a U.S. Army base in Würzburg, Germany, son of retired Col. Jim Donovan. Raised with deep respect for the military community, and carries that mission into his career.

In his words

“The military family raised me. The least I can do is help raise their voices.”

Joining the roster

Together, they represent the heart of what this initiative stands for.

Athletes who want to lead, and teams ready to elevate the veteran communities they play for, are invited to join the 2026 ambassador class.

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A veteran in a Giants jersey and a Giants player reaching to shake hands on the field before a game.