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MLB fans divided by Hall of Fame whistler’s national anthem performance before Orioles-Giants

Nypost · · 280 words · By Jake Nisse
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What to know about MLB fans divided by Hall of Fame whistler’s national anthem performance before Orioles-Giants

Baseball fans were left split on Saturday night when a champion whistler performed the national anthem ahead of the Orioles-Giants game.

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What happened

Baseball fans were left split on Saturday night when a champion whistler performed the national anthem ahead of the Orioles-Giants game.

Why it matters

Chris Ullman is a member of the whistling Hall of Fame, and performed a quirky rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to Baltimore’s 6-2 home win.

Common ground

And fans online were left divided by the distinctive performance.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “a clip of the moment — which now has over 500,000 views on MLB’s X account”
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The provided web search results for this claim are completely irrelevant (YouTube donations, MLB stats, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Pawn Stars), providing no evidence regarding the view count of a specific clip on X.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The American television sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm premiered with an hour-long special on HBO on October 17, 1999. It was followed by a ten-episode first season that began airing on October 15, 2000.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Curb_Your_Enthusiasm_e…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pawn Stars is an American reality television series that premiered on History on July 19, 2009. The series is filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada, where it chronicles the activities at the World Famous Gold &…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pawn_Stars_episodes
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) is an American commercial broadcasting television network that launched in 1986. It is owned by the Fox Entertainment division of the Fox Corporation and is one of t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_programs_broadcast_by_…
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Claim 2: “Ullman whistles “Happy Birthday” to more than 650 people per year”
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The search results provided for this claim are about hotels in Los Angeles and are completely unrelated to Chris Ullman's birthday whistling activities.
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web search NEUTRAL — Stay at Regency Inn in Los Angeles from $124/night, Rumi from $25/night, Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel from $71/night and more. Compare prices of 6,591 hotels in Los Angeles on KAYAK now.
https://www.kayak.com/Los-Angeles-Hotels.16078.hotel.ksp
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web search NEUTRAL — View the best hotels, restaurants and spas in Los Angeles, with Five-Star ratings and more from Forbes Travel Guide.
https://www.forbestravelguide.com/destinations/los-angeles-c…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 14, 2026 · From world-famous landmarks to sleekly designed pads, rooftop pools, glitzy views and swoon-worthy dining, L.A.’s hotel resume is second to none, and our writers have been trying and te…
https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/hotels/best-hotels-in-lo…
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Claim 3: “the Orioles improved to 7-7 on the year”
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The search results provide general team history and a record against the Astros, but do not confirm the specific 7-7 record following the Giants game.
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web search NEUTRAL — The official website of the Baltimore Orioles with the most up-to-date information on news, tickets, schedule, stadium, roster, rumors, scores, and stats.
https://www.mlb.com/orioles
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web search NEUTRAL — Get information about Baltimore Orioles history, past franchise names, retired numbers, top players and more on Baseball-Reference.com.Team Names: Baltimore Orioles, St. Louis Browns, Milwaukee Brewer…
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BAL/index.shtml
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web search NEUTRAL — The Baltimore Orioles have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games versus the Astros.
https://www.statmuse.com/mlb/ask/baltimore-orioles-record-vs…
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Claim 4: “a champion whistler performed the national anthem ahead of the Orioles-Giants game”
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Multiple web search results confirm that champion whistler Chris Ullman performed the national anthem before a game between the Baltimore Orioles and the San Francisco Giants.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Andrew John Susac (born March 22, 1990) is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants, Milwaukee Brewers, Baltimore Orioles…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Susac
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Austin Thomas Slater (born December 13, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the New York Mets organization. He has previously played in MLB for the San Francisco Giants, Cincinna…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Slater
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robert Austin Wynns (born December 10, 1990) is an American professional baseball catcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltim…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Wynns
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Claim 5: “Chris Bassitt also allowed just one earned for the hosts run in 4 ⅔ innings pitched”
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This specific stat is mentioned in one web search result ('MLB fans divided by Hall of Fame whistler's national anthem'), but no other sources corroborate the pitching performance.
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Claim 6: “he once “serenaded” former President George W. Bush at the Oval Office”
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Three independent sources confirm that Chris Ullman performed/serenaded President George W. Bush in the Oval Office.
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web search NEUTRAL — While working in the Executive Office of the President as the budget spokesman, Ullman got a request from former President George W. Bush. The 43rd president wanted a serenade.
http://www.perrierpt.com/local/2025/03/working-capital-he-wh…
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web search NEUTRAL — Chris Ullman is a four-time national and international whistling champion (1994, 1996, 1999, and 2000). He has performed with major symphony orchestras, serenaded President George W. Bush in the Oval …
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClkaW2wWek7TNM9A1wgccjA
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web search NEUTRAL — The president had heard of his whistling and wanted a personal performance. In the Oval Office, in front of Mr Bush and vice president Dick Cheney, Mr Ullman performed a set that included Beethoven, D…
https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/chris-ullman-frontm…
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Claim 7: “Chris Ullman is a member of the whistling Hall of Fame”
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Three independent sources (About - Chris Ullman, MLB fans divided..., and Amplify Publishing Group) explicitly state he is a member of the Whistling Hall of Fame.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The International Whistlers Convention was an international competition for whistlers that originated from a folk festival in Louisburg, North Carolina. It was started in 1980 as the National Whistler…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Whistlers_Conven…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jonathan Harshman Winters III (November 11, 1925 – April 11, 2013) was an American comedian, actor, author, television host and artist. He started performing as a stand-up comedian before transitionin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Winters
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A one-hit wonder is a musical artist who is successful with one hit song, but without a comparable subsequent hit. The term may also be applied to an artist who is remembered for only one hit despite …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_one-hit_wonders_in_the…
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Claim 8: “he has whistled the national anthem at Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, Washington Nationals and Duke men’s basketball games”
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The search results for this claim are irrelevant (Wikipedia page for the name 'Chris', sports equipment in Philippines, etc.) and do not mention the specific games listed.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — HBO is an American premium television network that is the flagship property of Home Box Office, Inc., a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. The network primarily broadcasts theatrically released mot…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Drexel University is a private university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The 16th largest private university in the nation, Drexel is made up of nine colleges and four schools, …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following list contains scores or songs which are the primary theme music of a television series or miniseries. They are sorted alphabetically by the television series' title. Any themes, scores, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_television_theme_music
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Claim 9: “home runs from Gunnar Henderson and Jeremiah Jackson”
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No evidence was provided for this claim.
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Claim 10: “Giants starter Logan Webb allowed four earned runs in six innings”
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Claim 11: “Baltimore’s 6-2 home win”
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Only one web search result ('MLB fans divided by Hall of Fame whistler's national anthem') mentions the 6-2 home win for Baltimore. Other results for 'Baltimore' are general city information or unrelated player bios.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robert Austin Wynns (born December 10, 1990) is an American professional baseball catcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltim…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Wynns
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Enos Milton Cabell (pronounced ca-BELL), (born October 8, 1949) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a first baseman and third baseman from 1…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enos_Cabell
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Luis Francisco Ortiz (born September 22, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. The Texas Rangers selected Ortiz in the first round of the 2014 Major League Baseball d…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Ortiz_(pitcher,_born_1995…
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