Orioles Draft Local Star Ryan Ripken
Ripken, the son of Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, played at Gilman School.
The Orioles took a shot in the 20th round of the Major League Baseball Draft Wednesday. They're looking to strike Iron. The local club drafted Baltimore native Ryan Ripken, a senior at Gilman School, and the son of National Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken. “I am excited and honored to have been drafted by the Orioles. As everyone knows, the Orioles are tied so closely to my family through my grandfather, uncle and my dad," Ryan Ripken said in an emailed statement. "They have been my team for as long as I can remember so that makes this moment that much more special. Right now I am enjoying the moment with my mom, dad and sister as I prepare to graduate from Gilman this weekend. Ripken, a 6-foot-6 first baseman, has committed to play at…
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