Cal Ripken, Jr. - 1995 Career Summary

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Pro Career 1995

Cal runs around the field

On September 5th and 6th at Oriole Park at Camden Yards against the California Angels, Cal became baseball's all-time "Iron Man" tying and breaking Lou Gehrig's consecutive games played record of 2,130. Ripken entered the 1996 season having played in 2,153 consecutive games, all starts. The streak began on May 30, 1982.
In the record tying and record setting games he went a combined 5-for-9 and hit home runs in each of the games. He homered in three straight games, September 4-6, matching career-best.
A specially designed baseball emblazoned with the "Streak Week" logo was used in the games of September 5 & 6, marking the first time ever that a special ball was used to honor an individual.
Honors that Ripken received after the 1995 season included:

Associated Press and United Press International "Male Athlete of the Year"
Associated Press "Sports Moment of the Year"
Sports Illustrated and The Sporting News "Sportsman of the Year"
One of People magazine's "25 Most Intriguing People"
One of Newsweek magazine's "Newsmakers of 1995"
the "Toast of the Town" by the New York Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America (it was the first time that a non-New York athlete received the award...
Espy Awards for "Male Athlete of the Year"; and "Showstopper of the Year."

Entered the 1996 season having not committed an error in 70 consecutive games.

His last error came on July 18 at Texas.
He already holds the major league record for consecutive errorless games at shortstop, 95 in 1990.
This season Cal led all AL shortstops with a .989 fielding percentage, 144 games played and 100 double plays turned.

Scored two runs on the 4th of July to become the Orioles all-time leader in runs scored, tying and passing Brooks Robinson. Finishing with 1,271 runs scored.
On September 3 drew his 890th career base on balls, surpassing Boog Powell to become the Orioles all-time leader.

Finished 1995 with 901 career walks.

Entered the 1996 season needing six home runs to tie Eddie Murray (333) and three extra base hits to tie Brooks Robinson (818) for first on the Orioles all-time lists.
During the year he left games early only eight times and just 66 times during the consecutive games played streak.
Missed just 18 innings in 1995 and during the streak has played in 19,427 of the Orioles 19,593 innings (99.2%, all but 166).
Batted .300 (82-273) with runners on base as opposed to a .224 (62-277) average with the bases empty.
At home he owned a .288 (78-271) average with 10 HR and 53 RBI and on the road he batted .237 (66-279) with seven home runs and 35 RBI.
On July 11 in Arlington, Texas, Cal extended his American League record for shortstops with his 13th All-Star appearance (all consecutive).

St. Louis' Ozzie Smith holds the major league mark with 14 All-Star Games.
Ripken was the elected starter for the American League squad for the 11th time and seventh straight beginning in 1989.
In the Mid-Summer Classic, Ripken was 2-for-3 with singles off Philadelphia's Tommy Greene and Montreal's Carlos Perez.

Hit .467 (7-15) with the bases loaded with two doubles, one home run and 19 RBI. (His fourth career grand slam came on June 3 at Oriole Park off Oakland's Mike Harkey.)
Had a pair of 4-hit games: May 27 at Seattle and June 19 vs the Yankees

14th career two home run game came on July 31 vs the Blue Jays off Pat Hentgen and Tony Castillo
Was tied for eighth in the AL with 33 doubles

After breaking Gehrig's record, Ripken went into an 0-15 slide. (After the draught, batted .417 (15-36) in season's final nine games with nine runs scored, three doubles, two homers and 16 RBI.)
Had 5 RBI on September 22 at Milwaukee marking the most he has had in a game since May 24, 1994 when he had six RBI at Milwaukee; Had 49 RBI in last 58 games of the year.

	Pro Career 1995
	On September 5th and 6th at Oriole Park at Camden Yards against the California Angels, Cal became baseball's all-time "Iron Man" tying and breaking Lou Gehrig's consecutive games played record of 2,130. Ripken entered the 1996 season having played in 2,153 consecutive games, all starts. The streak began on May 30, 1982. In the record tying and record setting games he went a combined 5-for-9 and hit home runs in each of the games. He homered in three straight games, September 4-6, matching career-best. A specially designed baseball emblazoned with the "Streak Week" logo was used in the games of September 5 & 6, marking the first time ever that a special ball was used to honor an individual. Honors that Ripken received after the 1995 season included: Associated Press and United Press International "Male Athlete of the Year" Associated Press "Sports Moment of the Year" Sports Illustrated and The Sporting News "Sportsman of the Year" One of People magazine's "25 Most Intriguing People" One of Newsweek magazine's "Newsmakers of 1995" the "Toast of the Town" by the New York Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America (it was the first time that a non-New York athlete received the award... Espy Awards for "Male Athlete of the Year"; and "Showstopper of the Year." Entered the 1996 season having not committed an error in 70 consecutive games. His last error came on July 18 at Texas. He already holds the major league record for consecutive errorless games at shortstop, 95 in 1990. This season Cal led all AL shortstops with a .989 fielding percentage, 144 games played and 100 double plays turned. Scored two runs on the 4th of July to become the Orioles all-time leader in runs scored, tying and passing Brooks Robinson. Finishing with 1,271 runs scored. On September 3 drew his 890th career base on balls, surpassing Boog Powell to become the Orioles all-time leader. Finished 1995 with 901 career walks. Entered the 1996 season needing six home runs to tie Eddie Murray (333) and three extra base hits to tie Brooks Robinson (818) for first on the Orioles all-time lists. During the year he left games early only eight times and just 66 times during the consecutive games played streak. Missed just 18 innings in 1995 and during the streak has played in 19,427 of the Orioles 19,593 innings (99.2%, all but 166). Batted .300 (82-273) with runners on base as opposed to a .224 (62-277) average with the bases empty. At home he owned a .288 (78-271) average with 10 HR and 53 RBI and on the road he batted .237 (66-279) with seven home runs and 35 RBI. On July 11 in Arlington, Texas, Cal extended his American League record for shortstops with his 13th All-Star appearance (all consecutive). St. Louis' Ozzie Smith holds the major league mark with 14 All-Star Games. Ripken was the elected starter for the American League squad for the 11th time and seventh straight beginning in 1989. In the Mid-Summer Classic, Ripken was 2-for-3 with singles off Philadelphia's Tommy Greene and Montreal's Carlos Perez. Hit .467 (7-15) with the bases loaded with two doubles, one home run and 19 RBI. (His fourth career grand slam came on June 3 at Oriole Park off Oakland's Mike Harkey.) Had a pair of 4-hit games: May 27 at Seattle and June 19 vs the Yankees 14th career two home run game came on July 31 vs the Blue Jays off Pat Hentgen and Tony Castillo Was tied for eighth in the AL with 33 doubles After breaking Gehrig's record, Ripken went into an 0-15 slide. (After the draught, batted .417 (15-36) in season's final nine games with nine runs scored, three doubles, two homers and 16 RBI.) Had 5 RBI on September 22 at Milwaukee marking the most he has had in a game since May 24, 1994 when he had six RBI at Milwaukee; Had 49 RBI in last 58 games of the year.