Anthony Santander has been a pleasant surprise with his glove, arm and bat in 2019, earning him a daily spot in the Orioles' lineup ... and his own personal fan club.
The Venezuelan outfielder made national news when he caught the attention of more than 4,000 UK Boy and Girl Scouts attending the Orioles' 6-5 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays Aug. 4. The young visitors became enamored with Santander as the game wore on, cheering wildly each time he made a play.
Santander sent the group into a frenzy when he threw a ball into the bleachers at the end of an inning. One of the spectators ran to the Orioles' team store at Camden Yards and purchased a No. 25 Santander jersey, proudly proclaiming herself his No. 1 fan.
