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Cal Ripken, Jr. is a MLB baseball player. He was born on August 24, 1960

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Also Known As Calvin Edwin Ripken, Jr. • Calvin Edwin Ripken
Born August 24, 1960 (age 64) • 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 (1988-2001, Baltimore Orioles) • 8 (1981-1987, 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

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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.
How many home runs did Cal Ripken, Jr. hit?
Cal Ripken, Jr. hit 431 home runs during his career.
What was Cal Ripken, Jr.'s batting average?
Cal Ripken, Jr. had a career batting average of 0.276.
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.

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