Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. talks about working with MLB and Ripken Baseball to help kids learn the game of baseball and life skills. (Baltimore Sun video)
Orioles Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. has served as one of baseball’s best ambassadors both as a player and in retirement. Now, Major League Baseball is enlisting Ripken to help unite youth baseball and softball organizations to create more interest in the sports.
During a news conference at the Winter Meetings Monday afternoon, Ripken was named special adviser to the commissioner on youth programs and outreach.