TORONTO — The Rays celebrated Roberto Clemente Day in a remarkable way Thursday — with the first batting order in major league history with all nine players from Latin American countries.
Making it more special, all wore No. 21 as part of the majors-wide tribute to Clemente, the legendary outfielder and humanitarian from Puerto Rico who was the first Latin American player inducted into the Hall of Fame.
“They let us know right after the game,” first baseman Harold Ramirez said. “That was a surprise. That’s very good for the team and for every Latin player. And on this day it’s more special, because it’s Roberto Clemente Day.”
