Nelson Cruz was only an Oriole for one season, 2014, but it was a wonderful year. Cruz led the major leagues in home runs with 40, and led the Orioles to the American League Championship Series. He retired after 19 seasons with eight teams in 2023.
Jersey Worn by:
Matt Adkins
Holland, Michigan
What’s the story?
“My son was born in Baltimore in 2014, the year Nelson Cruz was with the Orioles.”
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