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Remembering Donald Trump's countless interactions with MLB

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The new president of the United States goes back a long way with America's favorite pastime.

With Donald Trump's inauguration under way Friday, here's a look back at some of his most memorable dealings with the baseball world:

"Celebrity apprentice" athletes

Before his presidential run, Trump was probably best known in a social sense as the brash boss on "The Celebrity Apprentice," when he would cross paths with some of MLB's biggest names. In one season, former big-league outfielder Johnny Damon was sent packing on the show as part of a rare group firing. Retired slugger Jose Canseco also made an appearance in the reality series.

Ortiz calls Trump out

Not every MLB star was a fan of Trump, though.

As his final professional season winded down, former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz called out the newly elected Trump by lambasting him for his immigration policies regarding Latino immigrants, with the Dominican Republic native stating they deserved better.

"When you speak like that about us, it's a slap in the face," Ortiz said in September. "I walk around sometimes, and I see Mexican people trying to earn a living in an honest way. And to hear somebody make those kinds of comments, it hits you.

"I think as Latin people we deserve better. Things have gotten much better in that regard. As Latin people we deserve respect, no matter where you're from. And especially our Mexican brothers, who come here willing to do all the dirty work."

Trump vs. A-Rod

If you were unaware, Trump hilariously loathes Alex Rodriguez. Case in point:

(A-Rod went on to play another two seasons with the Bronx Bombers)

But why all the hatred, Donald? Oh, of course:

Trump and Manfred

President Trump is also well acquainted with baseball's top boss, Rob Manfred. Upon Trump's election, Manfred revealed he wasn't concerned with the incoming leader's controversial immigration policies affecting international MLB free agents.

"Haven't heard anything with respect to the Cuba issue that would suggest that there's going to be any change, and I think we're all familiar with things he said about Mexico," Manfred said in November. "I think we need to wait and see what actually happens."

But, just to be safe, the two arranged a prompt meeting in January to discuss the sport and talk a little baseball history.

Trump does the wave

(Video courtesy: MLB.com)

Look, nobody's perfect, we understand that.

But when something as atrocious as the wave is coming at you full force, this 50-50 performance won't cut it: you're either all-in or you're out.

Figure it out, Donald.

1st pitch at Fenway

Unfortunately, no video exists of Trump's ceremonial first pitch at Fenway Park on Aug. 18, 2006, just before the Boston Red Sox took on the New York Yankees in the second game of a doubleheader.

Not to worry, though, as this classic photo of him mid-throw may be even better:

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