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The Closer

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The final book in the out-of-the-park series by legendary short-stop and a veteran sportswriter Cal Ripkin.Danny Connolly is a back-up pitcher with the Dulaney Orioles. He knows what that means: not good enough to start. When he does get into… Read More
Out at Home

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Two rivals threaten to tear a championship season apart in this show-stopper by legendary short-stop and a veteran sportswriter Cal Ripkin.Mickey Labriogla is the best catcher in the league. He's got a cannon for an arm, calls a great game,… Read More
Squeeze Play

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Another hilarious and action-packed home run by legendary short-stop and a veteran sportswriter Cal Ripkin.Corey Maduro should be thrilled about the Orioles going to the big Grand Slam Tournament. But whenever he thinks about playing, he feels sick. For one thing,… Read More
Wild Pitch

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A page-turner packed with action and redemption by legendary short-stop and a veteran sportswriter Cal Ripkin.Robbie Hammond is the hardest throwing pitcher in the Babe Ruth League. But what good is all that heat when he can't seem to find the… Read More
Super Slugger

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A powerful tale of body positivity in sports by legendary short-stop and a veteran sportswriter Cal Ripkin.Cody Parker is the new kid in school. He's overweight, scared and hates his new life in Dullsville, Maryland, aka Baltimore, where he's a… Read More
Hothead

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What do you do when you strike out big? Find out in this dramatic tale by All-Star shortstop Cal Ripkin.Connor Sullivan is an All-Star shortstop on his Babe Ruth team, the Orioles. He can hit and field with the best… Read More

Cal Ripken Jr.

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Cal Ripken, Jr. was a shortstop and third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles for his entire career (1981-2001). Nicknamed "The Iron Man" for his relentless work ethic and reliability on the field, Ripken is most remembered for playing a record 2,632 straight games over 17 seasons. He was a 19-time All-Star and is considered to be one of the best shortstops professional baseball has ever seen. In 2007 he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Since his retirement, Ripken has worked as President and CEO of Ripken Baseball, Inc. to nurture the love of baseball in young children from a grassroots level. His Cal Ripkin Baseball Division is a division of the Babe Ruth League and welcomes players ages 4-12. Cal currently lives in Maryland with his wife and two children.

Kevin Cowherd has been a writer for the Baltimore Sun since 1987, is nationally syndicated by the Los Angeles Times – Washington Post news service, and is the author of Last Call at the 7-Eleven, a book of selected writings published by Bancroft Press. In 1990 he was honored by the American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors for excellence in feature writing. He currently writes a sports column and blog for the Baltimore Sun. He is also a humorist, and an experienced Little League coach. He lives with his wife and three children near Baltimore.

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The Closer

by Cal Ripken Jr.

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Out at Home

by Cal Ripken Jr.

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Squeeze Play

by Cal Ripken Jr.

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Wild Pitch

by Cal Ripken Jr., by Kevin Cowherd