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Calvin Edwin “Cal” Ripken was born on August 24, 1960, in Havre De Grace, Maryland and was raised in nearby Aberdeen. He was the second child and first son of Violet “Vi” and Calvin Edwin “Cal” Ripken Sr. Ripken Sr. was a former professional baseball player who started his career as a highly touted catcher in the Baltimore farm system.
2001 Baltimore Orioles. 8. $6,300,000.00. Stats. -. Cal Ripken, Jr. Stats by Baseball Almanac. Calvin Edwin Ripken, Jr. was a Major League Baseball player who spent his entire 21-year career playing shortstop (2,302 games) and third base (675 games) for the Baltimore Orioles (1981–2001).
Sep 3, 2020 · Only 29 players have even racked up a streak of 500-or-more games (Pete Rose did it twice, the longest at 745 games). Ripken’s mark is more than twice as long as the National League record of 1,207 consecutive games by Steve Garvey. Twenty-five years later, the longest active consecutive game streak by a current player doesn’t even stretch ...
Sep 4, 2020 · Twenty-five years ago, Cal Ripken Jr. made history simply by doing his job. Ripken, the Baltimore Orioles shortstop, played in his 2,131st game in a row, breaking Lou Gehrig’s hallowed record.
Cal Ripken Jr. secured his place in history by surpassing Lou Gehrig's record for the most consecutive games played
Jul 14, 2022 · He also played on the soccer team. Initially beginning at second base, Ripken was moved to shortstop where he showed excellent defensive skills and a strong arm. He also pitched for the team, averaging over a strikeout an inning. Ripken was also a solid hitter, batting over .300 throughout his high school career.
One of the true legends of baseball, Cal Ripken, Jr. began his professional baseball career in 1978, made it to the majors in 1981, and quickly set a new standard for shortstops. Big, strong, and durable, he displayed power at the plate, grace in the field, and unrivaled perseverance. He earned AL Rookie of the Year honors in 1982, won the MVP ...
