I met Benito Santiago in April, 1995 at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium, when the Cincinnati Reds came to play the Philadelphia Phillies during Spring Training. I was the visiting team bat boy that day and was having quite a day getting autographs from the clubhouse! Benito was one of the last ones I got that day, prior to the game. I was looking for him but didn't recognize him because the Reds had a no facial hair rule. When he walked past me, I turned and saw his name and number on the back of his jersey and then I approached him. Benito signed an 8x10 picture. Benito Santiago won the National League Rookie of the Year award in 1987 and in my opinion, is one of the best defensive catchers I've ever seen!
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