Billy Ripken

Billy Ripken (born William Oliver Ripken December 16, 1964 in Havre de Grace, Maryland) was an American Major League Baseball player from 1987-1998. He played second base most of the time, and threw and batted right-handed. Ripken, who is the brother of Cal Ripken Jr. and the son of Cal Ripken Sr., played alongside his brother and was managed by his father as a member of the Baltimore Orioles from 1987-1988. Ripken remained with the team through the 1992 season and returned for a couple short stints later in his career.

Major League Career

Although he was not the great hitter that his brother was (he ended his major league career with just 20 home runs, 229 RBI's and a .247 batting average), Ripken was a good defensive second baseman and utility player. In 1990, Ripken led the league in sacrifice hits with 17, though he had 19 the year before that, which was 3rd in the league.

Related Topics:
Home run - RBI's - Batting average - 1990 - Sacrifice hit

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In a 12-season career, Ripken batted .247 with 20 homers and 229 RBI's, and also stole 25 bases, scored 287 runs, and had 674 career hits in 2729 at bats. He played in 912 career games.

Related Topics:
Stole 25 bases - Scored 287 runs - Hits - At bat

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