Ripken 'really jazzed' to be part of Orioles' ownership group as he officially joins the team led by David Rubenstein on Opening Day in Baltimore.

By the Numbers
  • Cal Ripken Jr. spent 21 years playing for the Orioles.
  • Rubenstein finalized the purchase of the control stake of the Orioles on Opening Day in Baltimore.
  • Ripken's involvement in the ownership group was announced on January 31.
Yes, But

Ripken acknowledges that while he has a lot of baseball knowledge and business experience, he believes there is nothing broken that needs fixing in the current state of the Orioles franchise.

State of Play
  • Cal Ripken Jr. is now officially part of the Orioles' ownership group led by David Rubenstein.
  • The sale of the control stake of the team from the Angelos family to Rubenstein's group was finalized quickly over the past year.
What's Next

Ripken plans to contribute to the Orioles franchise in various capacities, including being available as a resource, advisor, mentor, and frequent visitor to Camden Yards.

Bottom Line

Cal Ripken Jr.'s addition to the Orioles' ownership group brings a blend of baseball expertise, business acumen, and lifelong loyalty to the team, setting the stage for his valuable contributions to the franchise's future success.