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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Democracy Dies in Darkness D.C. Sports Bog HE WENT VIRAL AFTER SIGNING WITH THE NATS. NOW HE’S A STAR FOR THE SAVANNAH BANANAS. RobertAnthony Cruz will make his Nationals Park debut on Saturday, when the exhibition barnstorming team visits Washington. 8 min 90 Sorry, a summary is not available for this article at this time. Please try again later. Savannah Bananas left fielder RobertAnthony Cruz acknowledges the crowd at Fenway Park on June 8. (RobertAnthony Cruz) By Scott Allen July 12, 2024 at 6:30 a.m. EDT On July 13, 2021, Biola University infielder RobertAnthony Cruz surprised his dad at work at an auto care shop in Riverside, Calif., with the news that the Washington Nationals were signing him as an undrafted free agent. Perhaps that story sounds familiar. Subscribe for unlimited access to The Post You can cancel anytime. Subscribe The emotional video of the interaction, which Cruz’s mom captured on her son’s phone and he later posted on TikTok, was viewed more than 15 million times over the next two days. Cruz appeared on “Good Morning America,” received a direct message from then-Nationals star Juan Soto welcoming him to the organization and gained 150,000 new TikTok followers overnight. Share 90 Comments Post Sports HAND CURATED * Golfers might curse the British Open rough, but ecologists love it July 17, 2024 Golfers might curse the British Open rough, but ecologists love it July 17, 2024 * As Rory McIlroy tries to end major drought, his hometown waits and hopes July 17, 2024 As Rory McIlroy tries to end major drought, his hometown waits and hopes July 17, 2024 * Move over, Freddy Adu: Cavan Sullivan makes MLS debut at 14 July 17, 2024 Move over, Freddy Adu: Cavan Sullivan makes MLS debut at 14 July 17, 2024 View 3 more stories NewsletterAs news breaks Sports Alerts Breaking news email alerts on major sports news. Sign up Subscribe to comment and get the full experience. Choose your plan → Advertisement TOP STORIES D.C. region Local news, weather, sports, events, restaurants and more Kyle Finnegan, a surprise all-star, owes his daughter a theme park trip For CJ Abrams, an all-star nod and a call to the dad who helped him believe Nationals wrap up MLB draft with an emphasis on college pitchers back Try a different topic Sign in or create a free account to save your preferences Advertisement Advertisement Company About The Post Newsroom Policies & Standards Diversity & Inclusion Careers Media & Community Relations WP Creative Group Accessibility Statement Sitemap Get The Post Become a Subscriber Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Books & E-Books Today’s Paper Public Notices Contact Us Contact the Newsroom Contact Customer Care Contact the Opinions Team Advertise Licensing & Syndication Request a Correction Send a News Tip Report a Vulnerability Terms of Use Digital Products Terms of Sale Print Products Terms of Sale Terms of Service Privacy Policy Cookie Settings Submissions & Discussion Policy RSS Terms of Service Ad Choices washingtonpost.com © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * washingtonpost.com * © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * About The Post * Contact the Newsroom * Contact Customer Care * Request a Correction * Send a News Tip * Report a Vulnerability * Download the Washington Post App * Policies & Standards * Terms of Service * Privacy Policy * Cookie Settings * Print Products Terms of Sale * Digital Products Terms of Sale * Submissions & Discussion Policy * RSS Terms of Service * Ad Choices 5.21.10 Already a subscriber? Sign in GET UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE WASHINGTON POST You can cancel anytime. MONTHLY CA$1 every week for the first year billed as CA$4 every 4 weeks YEARLY CA$100 CA$39 for the first yearBEST VALUE * Unlimited access on the web and in our apps * 24/7 live news updates Add your email address Card View more offers