If and When -- C.J. Riefenhauser (Claimed by Cubs)

[AZRon]

He may set or tie a record for the modern day Oriole with the longest surname.

Here's what one researcher found, but this includes the original Orioles and the progenitors of the current franchise, the St. Louis Browns:The Longest Surname List

Here's an all-time list of Baltimore Oriole and St. Louis Browns players:

All-Time Player List

Let me know if you find a surname for an Oriole player that contains 12 or more letters.

[Tony-OH]

The poster who called him CJ Puffnstuff may have nicknamed this guy for me. lol

[Mayor McCheese]

What's the over/under on how many times Thorne will botch this name?

[Frobby]

I guess that's why he calls himself "C.J." -- at least that's short.

[Aristotelian]

Reefy? Reefer?

[Ruzious]

The Rifle?

[Redskins Rick]

We could just call him "Chuck".

Not too many of those in MLB, is there?

[PaulFolk]

I believe the longest surname in Orioles history belongs to Arnie Portocarrero (12 letters).

[Jagwar]

If the O's also sign Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Gary Thorne is likely to sprain his jaw.

[MurphDogg]

I believe the longest surname in Orioles history belongs to Arnie Portocarrero (12 letters).

Don't forget about Miltiades Papastergios...

[gmelson26]

If the O's also sign Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Gary Thorne is likely to sprain his jaw.

He picked the wrong day to stop sniffing glue.

[Number5]

There are definite advantages for an athlete to have a short surname.

[sportsfan8703]

He should be the fan choice bobblehead winner. Just to see them have to put the name on there.

[mdbdotcom]

Hitters who swing and miss will be said to suffer from Riefer Madness.

[AZRon]

I believe the longest surname in Orioles history belongs to Arnie Portocarrero (12 letters).

The late Mr. Portocarrero had his career best year in 1958 with the Orioles.

But, when and if C.J. makes the active roster, Arnie will have to share the title for longest surname for the first time in half a century.

Fine work Mr. Folkemer (a mere 8 letters).