Recently named one of the newest members of the Hall of Fame, Cal Ripken is baseball’s all-time Iron Man.  He retired from baseball in October, 2001 after 21 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles.  His name appears in the record books repeatedly, most notably as one of only eight players in history to achieve 400 home runs and 3,000 hits. 

In 1995, Ripken broke Lou Gehrig’s record for consecutive games played (2,130) and voluntarily ended his streak in 1998 after playing 2,632 consecutive games.  Although he finished his career at third base, this future Hall of Famer is still best known for redefining the position of shortstop.

Ripken’s name has become synonymous with strength, character, endurance and integrity.  His philosophy of working hard, playing with passion and enjoying the game has made a tremendous impact on the sport and on fans everywhere.  In 1999, Babe Ruth League Inc. changed the name of its largest division (5-12 year-olds) from Bambino to Cal Ripken Baseball.  Presently, over 700,000 youths play Cal Ripken Baseball worldwide.

Now Ripken is using the platform that baseball has provided him to help grow the game he loves at the grassroots level.  This next phase of his life includes the construction of a one-of-a-kind baseball complex in his hometown of Aberdeen, MD. 

Ripken has always placed a strong focus on giving back to the community.  In 2001 he and his family established the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, in memory of the family’s patriarch.  The Foundation helps teach life lessons through baseball to disadvantaged youth from all over the country and gives them a life-changing experience.  The foundation has refurbished fields throughout Maryland, donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Boys & Girls Clubs across the country and helped thousands of kids enjoy baseball experiences that they would otherwise never encounter.  Additionally, the foundation has teamed up with NikeGo, the non-profit arm of Nike, to donate over $1Million of baseball and softball equipment to school systems across the country.

Among his many on-field accolades are: AL Rookie of the Year (’82), two time AL Most Valuable Player (’83, ’91), two time Gold Glove recipient (’91, ’92), two time All-Star MVP (’91, ’01), a world record 2,632 consecutive games and 19 All-Star Game selections.  In 2001, Cal was honored when fans named his 2,131st consecutive game Major League Baseball’s “Most Memorable Moment” in history through a program run by MLB.

Bill Ripken, a 12-year major league veteran, began his career with the Baltimore Orioles in 1987, under the direction of his father, Cal Ripken, Sr., and alongside brother Cal Ripken, Jr.  This was the first and remains the only time in Major League Baseball history that a father simultaneously managed two of his sons.

After five and a half seasons with the Orioles, Ripken, who would later return to Baltimore for a year, played for Texas, Cleveland and Detroit. In 1988, he was second among American League second baseman in double plays turned (100). At the plate, Ripken led the Baltimore Orioles in hitting with a .291 average and 28 doubles in 1990.

A second baseman by trade, his fielding percentage was .9927 in 1992, the best of any major league second baseman that season. He concluded his career with a .247 lifetime batting average.

In the spring of 2002, Ripken was honored for his achievements in Major League Baseball with an induction into the Maryland Sports Hall of Fame.

Bill Ripken is currently the Co-Owner/ Executive Vice President of Ripken Baseball, founded in 1999 and based in Baltimore, MD. The sales and marketing company is a parent company to five distinct subsidiaries:  The Aberdeen IronBirds, Ripken Youth Camps and Clinics, Ripken Management & Design, Ironclad Authentics and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation. 

Bill is involved in all aspects of the business and is regularly seen running youth camps and coaches clinics.  Through his work with these programs, he has become recognized as one of America’s premiere baseball instructors. 

Jeff Eiseman, has spent over 15 years in the sports industry and began his career with Ripken Baseball in 2002 as General Manager, leading the start-up of the Aberdeen IronBirds. Under his guidance the IronBirds have become one of Minor League Baseball's most successful franchises. In 2002 Jeff was recognized as one of Baltimore's "Top 40 Under 40" by the Baltimore Business Journal. Prior to joining Ripken Baseball, Jeff spent 8 very successful seasons with the Las Vegas 51s, the Los Angeles Dodgers Triple-A Affiliate (his last season as Executive Vice President). Under Jeff’s leadership in Las Vegas he set franchise records for sponsorship revenue and oversaw annual 25-30% increases in group and season ticket sales.  In 2004 Jeff received the Larry MacPhail Promotional Award for the Aberdeen franchise's continued success in areas of marketing, promotion and community relations.

In 2004, Jeff was promoted to Vice President of Professional Baseball for the Ripken Group, including the added responsibility of overseeing Ripken Management & Design as well as Ripken Professional Baseball, the parent company of the IronBirds, Ripken Stadium, the Augusta GreenJackets, Lake Olmstead Stadium, and future franchise acquisitions. Jeff serves on the Minor League Baseball Promotional Seminar board and is a presenting speaker at the Promotional Seminar as well as the Baseball Winter Meetings.