With baseballs, hats and jerseys in hand, Washington Nationals fans had no problem standing in line Saturday at Dick鈥檚 Sporting Goods in Fairfax, Virginia, to get a signature from shortstop Carter Kieboom.
“We got three of the cards and I got a baseball,” said Daniel Attas, one of the 300 fans able to get wristbands to attend the day’s event. “It鈥檚 exciting to see one of their top prospects and the fact that he鈥檚 signing,” said Attas.
With his parents tagging along and Game 1 of the World Series approaching, Attas said he couldn鈥檛 be more thrilled about the timing of Saturday鈥檚 event.
“The Nats made it to the World Series and for a majority of the year, he was playing in as shortstop because Trea Turner was injured. It鈥檚 pretty cool knowing I got a signature from someone who could鈥檝e been a major contributor.”
Kieboom was just as excited to stop by and meet fans who have been so supportive.
“I know how much they give to us as fans and support us so this is just kind of like a small appreciation for them as well,” Kieboom said.
With the World Series just around the corner, and the Caps bringing home the Stanley Cup, Kieboom said it鈥檚 time to add to the D.C. wins.
“Now the Nats are about to have a chance to win something here too, it鈥檚 awesome,” Kieboom said.
