Boy loses precious baseball cards in Sarasota, stallions trying to help find them – CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WJZ) – A young baseball fanatic lost a priceless binder Saturday at an Orioles spring practice game in Sarasota, Florida, and the Baltimore team is trying to help him get it back.

The mother of avid baseball card collector Elyjah said he lost a folder full of cards at Ed Reed Stadium when the O’s played the New York Yankees. Elyjah made his collection out of birthday and holiday money, his mother said, and he was there to get autographed cards.

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“He gathered his courage and asked DJ LaMahieu to sign a card,” she said. “That means a lot to him. He has been nicknamed the DJ by his Little League coach because of their similar playing style.”

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Elijah allegedly lost his binder after the game on his way to the Yankees bus to get more autographs.

Photographer Ryan Mossor has taken notice of Elyjah’s plight, and baseball fans around the country have shown support, even offering to send fans some autographed cards of their own. .

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“If anyone saw Elyjah’s binder at our match on March 19, please share any information that can help us find it!” Orioles tweeted Tuesday to show support.

If anyone saw Elyjah’s binder at our game on March 19, please share any information that can help us find it!

– Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) March 22, 2022