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Some spectators settle in and get ready for some baseball at "Citi Field" at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022. Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken Experience™ Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
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Some spectators settle in and get ready for some baseball at “Citi Field” at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022. Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken Experience™ Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.

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Cal Ripken, Jr. greets the Linthicum Ferndale Archers 12U team as he goes to podium to speak at “Citi Field” at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Harford County Executive Barry Glassman gets some high fives from the Warrington Wolverines 12U as he heads to the podium at “Citi Field” at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022. .
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Bill Ripken talks with the Warrington Wolverines 12U team before the ceremony begins on “Citi Field” at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Cal Ripken, Jr., officially opens two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022. Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Cal Ripken, Jr., officially opens two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Some spectators settle in and get ready for some baseball at “Citi Field” at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Cal and Bill Ripken along with a host of local dignitaries and 12 U teams cut the ribbon to officially open the new “Citi Field” and other new MLB-replica baseball field at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Harford County Executive Barry Glassman welcomes those gathered at “Citi Field” at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022..
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
The Linthicum Ferndale Archers 12U team pose for a photo at “Citi Field” at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Caden Cingle with the Linthicum Ferndale Archers 12U claps as he and his team finish up their stretches on “Citi Field” at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Members of the Linthicum Ferndale Archers 12U team celebrate with the other teams after the official ribbon cutting at “Citi Field” at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Cal and Bill Ripken along with a host of local dignitaries and 12 U teams cut the ribbon to officially open the new “Citi Field” and other new MLB-replica baseball field at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Cal Ripken Jr. throws out one of the ceremonial first pitches to DelCo Futures 12U catcher James Given at “Citi Field” at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Connor Dennehy from the Linthicum Ferndale Archers 12U team, warming up before game at PNC Field at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022. Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Connor Dennehy from the Linthicum Ferndale Archers 12U team, warming up before game at PNC Field at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Cal Ripken, Jr., officially opens two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022. Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Cal Ripken, Jr., officially opens two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Cal Ripken, Jr., officially opens two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022. Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Cal Ripken, Jr., officially opens two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Cal Ripken Jr. shakes hands with DelCo Futures 12U catcher James Given after the ceremonial first pitch at “Citi Field” at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Bill Ripken talks with the Warrington Wolverines 12U team before the ceremony begins on “Citi Field” at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Cal Ripken Jr. talks with members of the DelCo 12U team after the ceremony at “Citi Field” at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Members of the Linthicum Ferndale Archers 12U team practice before their game at “PNC Park” at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Kyle McBeth from the Linthicum Ferndale Archers 12U team, warms up before game at PNC Park at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022. Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Kyle McBeth from the Linthicum Ferndale Archers 12U team, warms up before game at PNC Park at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Members of the Wildcats Baseball Club 12U team celebrate with the other teams after the official ribbon cutting at “Citi Field” at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Caden Cingle with the Linthicum Ferndale Archers 12U puts on his batting gloves and gets ready to warm up before his game at PNC Park at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022. Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Caden Cingle with the Linthicum Ferndale Archers 12U puts on his batting gloves and gets ready to warm up before his game at PNC Park at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
Members of the Wildcats Baseball Club 12U team sit in the dugout at “Citi Field” waiting for their game to begin at The Ripken Experience in Aberdeen Friday, April 1, 2022.
Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and four youth baseball teams Friday to officially open two new MLB-replica baseball fields at The Ripken ExperienceTM Aberdeen. As the founders of Ripken Baseball, the Ripken brothers discussed the impact of the fields on the local community, cut an oversized ribbon, and tossed the ceremonial first pitch to players from the youth teams.
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