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WASHINGTON -- As CJ Abrams stepped up to the plate at Nationals Park, a trail of neon green followed with his bat.

Dubbed “The Alien” since childhood, Abrams incorporated the extraterrestrial creature into his Players' Weekend gear.

“It started as a nickname a long time ago,” Abrams said. “I kind of ran with it.”

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Among his customized Players' Weekend items are three bats, cleats and a belt. They complement the bejeweled alien head necklace he wears every game.

“That's his nickname, he's got the pendant and it's his brand, so I think it's awesome,” said Paul DeJong. “I love the neon gree

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