Cal Ripken, Jr.: Quick Facts
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Cal Ripken, Jr. is a MLB baseball player. He was born on August 24, 1960
Facts
| Also Known As | Calvin Edwin Ripken, Jr. • Calvin Edwin Ripken |
|---|---|
| Born | August 24, 1960 (age 66) • Maryland |
| Awards And Honors | Baseball Hall of Fame (2007) • Most Valuable Player (1991) • Most Valuable Player (1983) • Rookie of the Year (1982) • Silver Slugger Award (x8) • All-Star Game MVP (x2) • Gold Glove (x2) • two-time MVP • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 2007) • Rookie of the Year Award • 19x All-Star • 1 World Series championship |
| Height/Weight | 6 ft 4 inches, 200 lb (193 cm, 90 kg) |
| Batting Hand | right |
| Throwing Hand | right |
| Debut Date | August 10, 1981 |
| Draft | Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the second round of the June 1978 MLB draft. |
| Last Game | October 6, 2001 |
| Jersey Number | 8 (1981-1987, Baltimore Orioles) • 8 (1988-2001, Baltimore Orioles) |
| Position | shortstop and third baseman |
| At Bats | 11,551 |
| Batting Average | 0.276 |
| Hits | 3,184 |
| Home Runs | 431 |
| On-Base Percentage | 0.34 |
| On-Base Plus Slugging | 0.788 |
| Runs | 1,647 |
| Runs Batted In | 1,695 |
| Slugging Percentage | 0.447 |
| Stolen Bases | 36 |
Top Questions
How many home runs did Cal Ripken, Jr. hit?
Cal Ripken, Jr. hit 431 home runs during his career.
Where was Cal Ripken, Jr. born?
Cal Ripken, Jr. was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, United States.
How tall was Cal Ripken, Jr.?
Cal Ripken, Jr. was 6 ft 4 inches, 200 lb (193 cm, 90 kg).
When was Cal Ripken, Jr. born?
Cal Ripken, Jr. was born on August 24, 1960.
How many hits did Cal Ripken, Jr. have?
Cal Ripken, Jr. had 3,184 hits in his career.
What position did Cal Ripken, Jr. play?
Cal Ripken, Jr. played shortstop and third baseman.
What was Cal Ripken, Jr.'s batting average?
Cal Ripken, Jr. had a career batting average of 0.276.
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