Cal Ripken Jr.
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Cal Ripken Jr., known affectionately as "The Iron Man," is celebrated for his remarkable endurance and consistency in Major League Baseball. Born on August 24, 1960, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Ripken grew up in a baseball family. His father, Cal Ripken Sr., was a long-time coach and manager in the Baltimore Orioles organization, which undoubtedly influenced Ripken's

Cal Ripken Jr., known affectionately as "The Iron Man," is celebrated for his remarkable endurance and consistency in Major League Baseball. Born on August 24, 1960, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Ripken grew up in a baseball family. His father, Cal Ripken Sr., was a long-time coach and manager in the Baltimore Orioles organization, which undoubtedly influenced Ripken's

Career Batting Stats

AL 1981-2001

AVG

.276

Hits

3,184

#16 All-Time

HR

431

#50 All-Time

OPS

.788

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Contact

B+

Power

A-

Speed

D+

Durability

A+

Range

A

Fielding

A

Career Timeline

1981-2001

Baltimore Orioles (AL)

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Born Aug 24th, 1960

Bats / Throws Right / Right

Height / Weight 6' 4" 200 lbs

Position 3B · SS

Uniform # 8

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