The INSANE Prime of Cal Ripken Jr.

[@vg452]

It’s pretty impressive when 3000 hits is only your second most impressive accomplishment.

[@hogg4229]

Maybe 3rd most….depending on

[@CMatt420]

I was at his Hall of Fame induction ceremony when he and Gwynn got elected. Two of the greatest to ever play the game. And both class gentlemen.

[@kenw2225]

Goes without saying, hof inductees are typically the best of the best to play. But yes particularly gywnn and ripken,, were so very good

[@kenw2225]

Goes without saying, hof inductees are typically the best of the best to play. But yes particularly gywnn and ripken,, were so very good

[@electguitarz]

As a DC native back in the 90s, Cal is my favorite player of all time! Some of my favorite memories as a kid was going to Camden with my dad watching Cal.

[@heathdepp]

As someone who started watching baseball on Cal’s last professional season, I never had the opportunity to enjoy his amazing talent. This video has been a blast to watch and learn everything in addition to the conservative games played record. Thank you good sir!

[@Cam23]

Of course, I'm glad this video was able to teach you more about his career!

[@kurtwagner350]

He definitely deserves more credit as an inner circle legend who deserves a mention in GOAT conversations

[@setaside2]

A video about the Insane Prime of Cal Ripken, Jr... proceeds to do a video encompassing Ripken's entire career. Because Cal was hardly ever less than prime, and never wholly so. Even if he was having a off game, week, month... he has always been class. Great video. Really felt your affection for Ripken.

[@STONESGAM]

Class Act. All time record for consecutive games played. 2 MVPs. 3,000 hits club. Very good defensive player. Top 25 player of all time arguably.

[@Cam23]

In terms of all around players go, I agree!

[@markwalton5978]

Top 25 no.

[@STONESGAM]

@@Cam23 He was never a super dominant player like some but his accomplishments and all time stats make him top 25 for me at least for a list with no pitchers included . His offensive numbers, defensive consistency, all time games played record are insane considering he played one of the most demanding positions on the field. I'd take him over Ozzie Smith any day considering he hit 431 home runs to Ozzie's 28. And he wasn't as good a defender but he was close.

[@jlldndjd]

@@markwalton5978he’s 24th all time in war for position players with three first place finishes and 6 top five finishes and 9 top ten finishes all within an eleven year window. If you are somebody who weighs peak highly you could easily have him in the top 20.

[@STONESGAM]

@@DanielSong39 He was better than Barry Larkin. And Larkin was one of my favorite players. The overall offensive stats are better as was his durability. Larkin hit for a better average but he had a lot of injuries and didn't have the same power.

[@joedirt4345]

Cal Ripken Jr is truly one of the best on and off the field. It’s an honor to be an Orioles Fan while he was on the team.

[@makelifecount5762]

My favorite player of all time!!! Truly one of the all time greats!!!! Thank you for putting this video together!!

[@joshuapatrick682]

Cal Ripkin JR is the spirit of baseball made flesh. Sure he wasnt the best player of his generation but he was in the conversation for more than 12 years and brought it every single time his team showed up to play. Thats a level of class that transcends the sport

[@mattmoore20]

As a fellow Orioles fan, it was awesome to watch this. I grew up on Cal. I got goosebumps watching this. I show videos of him to my t-ball team and to my 11 yr old nephew and told him to watch the ease Cal did things. But also told him not to use his stances 😅 Thank you for finally doing this video

[@illusionxmuta]

We emulated all his stances in the neighborhood sandlot! haha

[@Cam23]

That’s awesome to hear! And yeah the weird batting stances may not be suitable for kids trying to be fundamentally sound haha! I did my best to put everything I had into this video, as you can imagine he means the world to myself and my family. I’d be lying to say I didn’t feel pressure (the good kind) while making this video. I had my eye on a September upload for a while because of all the milestones he accomplished this month.

[@NickPR87]

Beautiful stuff! I grew up watching ball in the 90's and while Ken Griffey Jr. is my all-time favorite from that era, I always liked and respected Cal. He's without a doubt one of the best to ever set foot on a baseball diamond and even more importantly, an amazing human being.

[@Cam23]

Cal’s a very likable person, role model on and off the field!

[@Synchronicitiesabound]

Definitely one of the biggest prides of Baltimore sports. My grandparents had the cover page of The Sun with Cal breaking the record framed and hanging on the basement wall, I would find myself staring at it every time it caught my eye for several minutes, remembering that amazing moment. This was one of your best videos yet, can't wait to see where this series goes next. Hell of a job so far!

[@Cam23]

That's a great memory thank you for sharing! And I appreciate the kind words, it's great to hear you're enjoying the series

[@bobbest8627]

Another nice vid. Well done. I never thought Lou Gehrig’s streak would be broken… I don’t think Ripken’s streak will ever be broken. I’m a lot older than probably most of your readers and times sure have changed. In the past you were encouraged to tough it out and play past the pain… Now Days they are being more careful with the players. They’ll put people on the IL for a lot of things that used to seem minor.. Don’t know if that’s good or bad but your Cal Ripken video was sure inspiring. I see a lot of good suggestions for Players in the comments that your fans would like you to do. Your channel has a good following. I left my suggestion in another one of your videos, so I won’t bug you with it here. Keep up the good work.

[@SmoothCriminal12]

We need a Lance Berkman video. Was unbelievably good with no steroid accusations, and was clutch as hell throughout his playoff career. Also held the record for doubles by a switch hitter for a bit till Brian Roberts broke it.

[@JulioCesar-tm5zz]

Im a long time NYY fan and of course I love Jeter but Cal Ripken Jr is in my opinion the best SS ever.

[@Cam23]

I’m gonna be a biased O’s fan and say yessir he’s the goat! I think Jeter and Ripken are two of the most likable players to ever play the game. So many young guys have tried to emulate their games.

[@ronjamin1022]

Childhood favorite. One of my first memories was watching 2131 live on our old tv.

[@hallrecords5122]

As an O's fan, I was lucky enough to go to college about an hour north of Baltimore in the mid to late 90's and got to see dozens and dozens of games between '95 and '99 including some very important Cal games.

[@nicholaspeterson5925]

Thanks for making this video. I enjoy all of your videos, but as a fellow Orioles fan this one was especially enjoyable.

[@Cam23]

I appreciate that! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video. Certainly won't be the last O's player I do 😂

[@Nilphinho]

Growing up in maryland watching Cal at OPACY and on TV are some of my earliest memories.

[@eshep71]

16.25 consecutive seasons of 162 games. That's pretty poetic. 162 is everywhere

[@GamesSavedMyLife]

I still remember being about 10 and going to Cal and Billy's book signing for the book, "Baseball: The Ripken Way" in Towson at a Barnes & Nobles.

[@Cam23]

That’s awesome! That’s about how old I was when I met Cal. Super nice guy

[@uberboomer8670]

Is there a baseball fan anywhere that didn't love Cal Ripken? Speaking of legendary shortstops, a look into Ozzie Smith would pair nicely with this video. Awesome job as always!

[@Cam23]

I sure hope there isn’t! 😂 Ozzie caught my attention on the shortstop WAR leaderboard, I’ll have to look into doing him sometime 😎 Glad you enjoyed the video! I appreciate your support of this series it means a lot.

[@uberboomer8670]

It's easy to support great content! 👍

[@johnlansing14]

Earned my follow, could only imagine how long it took to compile and prepare all of this

[@Cam23]

I appreciate your support of the channel! It does take a while but in the end it’s necessary in order to do a player justice, such as Cal

[@someperson8151]

Three errors and not missing a single inning. Remember watching Baseball Tonight to see the recap of all the games

[@CyDoneTV]

I'm still amazed that you don't have like hundreds of thousands of subs. You are doing a great job man!

[@Cam23]

Thank you for the kind words. Maybe one day we’ll get there!

[@ryanthompsonthompson820]

I love this series. Great job Cam 23. Maybe do Nolan Ryan next.

[@Cam23]

Thank you Ryan! I appreciate your support of the series. Have to say I’m not sure I’d still be doing this without your suggestions of doing Donnie and Boggs. That’s when the series really took off! Nolan I’m hoping to collect more highlights than what I have currently so that I can make that video happen 🤙🏼

[@fuktrumpanzeeskum]

​@@Cam23Considering his recent passing, can we get a "historic level" video for Brooks Robinson?

[@Cam23]

@@fuktrumpanzeeskum I thought about that possibility, however, I already made a video a few months back honoring both Brooks and Frank here’s the link if you’re interested: Meet the Robinsons: The Icons of Baltimore's Glory Days (Feat. @MiLBHatbilly) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnyaYnmMZc-Di7M

[@WooberStoober-r8n]

@@Cam23 I wish you'd do one like this over Trammell/Whitaker

[@ryansmith522]

Thank you for loving the game so much, Kid. I could talk baseball with you for days.

[@Cam23]

I appreciate that! I don’t think we’d ever run out of things to talk about either

[@mentalhaze4226]

Cal Ripken was an absolute Monster. Dependable, honorable and just flat out talented. He broke the mold for taller and more powerful shortstops and had a gold glove ability as well. I enjoyed watching him play in the late 80's and 90's

[@Cam23]

Absolutely!

[@StephenBrennan-z2x]

Imagine if he did take a rest day here and there? His numbers would have been even more insane than they are now

[@JRT1287]

Can feel and hear the passion in your voice in this one dope video brother keep up the great work

[@willadkins7328]

My all time favorite player- the reason I played shortstop when I was a kid. He is legend-

[@Spudski42]

Been waiting for Cal!

[@bryanmaynard9804]

Cal was one of my favorite players. He wasn’t flashy in how he played, he was humble and worked hard.

[@brandonhurley9691]

As a Baltimore native who wasn't a big baseball fan until the last 14 years or so, I missed his prime on the field days for the most part and always remembered him more for the streak. What I never appreciated was how good a player he was, offensively and defensively! Those numbers are incredible and I wish I had enjoyed it more as a kid.

[@joshuapatrick682]

13:24 thats dedication from his wife to make sure she gave birth on an off day lol

[@Cam23]

For real! 😂

[@elizabethgeorge168]

I like all sports but consider myself somewhat of a casual baseball fan (I know the rules, follow major headlines). But I stumbled upon your videos a week or so ago & have been addicted! Great stuff 👍

[@tinypoolmodelshipyard]

Ayyyy i recommended this like 3 weeks ago. Thank you brother, much love

[@Cam23]

Thank you for the suggestion! I appreciate your support of the channel

[@tinypoolmodelshipyard]

@Cam23 np, its bangers after bangers. Makes it easy to bs a fan

[@tinypoolmodelshipyard]

@@Cam23 .

[@chrisholden615]

I'm always anticipating your prime baseball videos! Great as usual, keep it up!🎉

[@Cam23]

Thank you Chris! I appreciate the support of not just the series but the channel in general. Means a lot!

[@pawglover37]

the only time I got to see him play in person was on his farewell tour in arlington, texas. he homered and got a standing o as he rounded the bases. one class act. wish there were more like him. his record will never fall

[@imMattoh]

I lived in Aberdeen for some time as a kid and Cal was a legend to me. Going to the Ironbirds stadium and seeing his youth field always made me want to play

[@christopherkimber7679]

I got to see one of the numbers drop. Went to game 2,114. Sure it was a couple weeks before the record, but Cal was my idol growing up. And to get to say that I at least saw one of the numbers drop as he got closer to the record is a memory I’ll never forget. So many great players have come through this game, but Cal, still to this day, will always be my favorite player. Greatest shortstop of all time.

[@fthisjob6676]

So many amazing clutch Home Runs in big moments. Long live the king of Baltimore

[@samright4661]

I remember the Game Cal broke the record, class act , great player. One of the All Timers !! One of the most respected players ever!

[@dellelkin8311]

Great Job on this Video

[@Cam23]

Thank you!

[@vmf1965]

This Expos and Red Sox fan salutes Cal's accomplishments and classiness!

[@kevinevans5921]

Grew up an Orioles fan, my favorite team Cal was my favorite player, watched his entire career, attended game 2131 when he broke Gherigs record. Great video!!

[@Cam23]

Dang that's awesome! I wish I could get in a time machine and watch that game in person, what a magical night that was. Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@kevinevans5921]

@@Cam23 attended with my best friend he said to me after Cal broke the record in the 5th inning during all the celebrations , “don’t tell my wife but this is the greatest night of my life!” 😂😂

[@Cam23]

@@kevinevans5921 Yooooo that's hilarious 😂

[@LampwicksCigar]

He may not have always played at the highest level, but even far past his prime he was one of the most popular players in the entire league. He was just always one of the major faces, regardless of how he was playing or how the Orioles were doing. We won’t see many, if any, players who resonate with fans of all teams the way Cal did. There was absolutely nothing polarizing about the man.

[@stevenwalker9013]

One of, if not the most respected players of all-time. Being a tall short stop has benefits. Being able to dive and have more length to reach balls. But, your not as quick as the smaller guys. Makes his defense even more special.

[@timange124]

This was a fantastic video. So much information but you kept it so interesting the whole time. Very well done. It’s even better because Cal Ripken Jr is my idol, and there was PLENTY more here I didn’t know! Thank you.

[@Cam23]

Thank you! It means a lot to receive a comment like this. Cal Ripken Jr. is my dad's all-time favorite ballplayer so he was a huge resource for the creation of this video! ⚾️

[@chrisholden615]

Thanks!

[@Cam23]

Thank you! 🙌🏼

[@zacharylippy2615]

Wow what true mlb legend. In the 90' Cal Ripken jr and Tony Gwynn 2 of my favorite players ever.

[@Cam23]

Ripken Jr. and Gwynn are two of my all time favorites as well!

[@MrManosOfficial]

Thanks for this awesome vid. 😎❤

[@Cam23]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed 😎

[@Newbobdole]

I’m just happy to hear someone describing Ripken’s career using an appropriate Merlin accent/pronunciation

[@Cam23]

I appreciate that! I didn’t grow up in Maryland but I’ve been there enough to know how to pronounce cities and whatnot

[@kevinmoore5370]

Cal is the reason I know baseball growing up in Baltimore

[@stevenjeffries2521]

speaking of when cal sat out of that September game. minor was told that he was playing ss today and his reponse was does Cal know about this

[@chriskeck3689]

Video well done

[@Cam23]

Thank you!

[@Kellenkannibal]

Wow pretty amazing that a 10-year-old has created such a excellent KZbin channel! /S

[@Cam23]

Haha, not bad for a 10 year old!

[@OH_MY_DOGGG]

I was working on sporcle quizzes when Carlos Delgados numbers really popped out at me. I dunno if those numbers are skydome inflated but it would be a great subject imo.

[@uberboomer8670]

Hugely underrated player

[@CarlosGarcia-kk2ui]

Good video, dude👍🏽. You should do one on Jim Thome or the Orioles greatest pitcher, Jim Palmer

[@aresee8208]

His throws to first were pretty much always perfect.

[@lemarjohnson2681]

😮 wow what a great video

[@Cam23]

Thank you!

[@lemarjohnson2681]

@@Cam23 you're welcome

[@jameshammer1616]

Always been an O's fan. Two favorites..Cal and Brooks.

[@GamesSavedMyLife]

A new Cam23 vid? What a pleasant surprise 😁

[@jeremybowman7126]

JOHN SMOLTZ!!!! Dude had 2 primes, thanks

[@seanmcnally4818]

Cal Ripken, Jr. was and still is my all-time favorite baseball player. I was almost 13 when he broke Gehrig's record, I'll never forget that moment. I agree with you 1000% on Cal being credited with saving baseball after the strike that pissed off a lot of fans. He was the type of player you could look up to and feel good about yourself as a fan. Lot of my friends liked the power hitter, steroid user, and intimidator type. It's sad that baseball doesn't have players like him in the game anymore, the sport has become more math based, micro- managing, rumored tanking, and a sport that does not market itself too well anymore.

[@Cam23]

What I would do to go back in time and watch his 2,131st game live. His mentality and drive to play every day to help his team win is astonishing. Cal was a one of a kind player!

[@seanmcnally4818]

@@Cam23 Crazy that his WAR was 11.5 in his 1991 MVP season, on a team that finished 67-95. You also forgot to mention that he had a .336 career batting average in the postseason, granted his teams were there only 3 times (1983,1996, and 1997). In 1996, they upset a 99- win Cleveland team. The Yankees dynasty was kick started by a fan that reached over the stands for a home run, it was against the Orioles in the 1996 ALCS. Which is unfortunate.

[@Cam23]

It is! Given that I addressed all the times he went and how well he did I felt it was redundant to say more in a relatively short video considering how much information was packed in -- but I do understand what you mean.

[@HEATFAN1707]

Didn’t know you were an O’s fan! Go birds baby! I know you’re loving this year just as much as I am. Hopefully we get a Brooks video eventually bc of how underrated and great he was. He’s always been my dads favorite player too so I’m biased. Bless, keep makin great videos

[@Cam23]

It’s been a great year for Birdland! Been a thrill to see them perform as well as they have. I made a vid a few months back on Brooks and Frank, totally not opposed to doing another one on Brooks but considering how recent it was I didn’t want to feel like I was “re-doing” that video. Here’s the link if you want to check it out: Meet the Robinsons: The Icons of Baltimore's Glory Days kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnyaYnmMZc-Di7M Great to hear from a fellow O’s fan!

[@matthewdeheus3124]

Eddie Murray would be another Oriole worth covering. His Oriole prime was high and his longevity pretty epic.

[@willowsmith1262]

Excellent video, you did a great job!

[@Cam23]

Thank you! Glad to hear you enjoyed 😄

[@illusionxmuta]

I got mildly emotional watching this. As a lifelong O's fan growing up watching baseball in the late 80s and 90s, Cal was a hero for all of us who grew up in the region. I have been able to meet him twice, once during his streak week after a game. He stayed HOURS after the game signing autographs. I treasure that signed photo like no other possession I own. Cal is the last from an era where sports players could still be role models. No scandals, nothing. Just hard work. His Roberto Clemente Award was more than deserved. To this day, he still models that through all of the knowledge he pours out in his baseball camps for kids. There will never be another #8. Also, it was pretty cool to see my "name" pop up at the beginning haha

[@Cam23]

That's awesome to hear the profound impact Cal has had on you! He is a role model on and off the field. As you said, he worked hard and never did anything to taint his career. And thanks for the suggestion, it gave me an excuse to do this video!

[@darthsilversith667]

Great video on Iron Man! Now, cover the insane prime of Sammy Sosa! He I believe, has the MLB record for most 50+ homer seasons, most 60+ homer seasons, most 3 homer games in a career, most 3 homer games in a season, is probably up there for most multi homer games in a season and career, and I think he set some kind of record for consecutive seasons with 40+ and 50+ homer seasons. Dude had crazy RBI production for a number of years as well.. it’s been awhile since I have looked up his numbers but I am positive that I am missing a lot.

[@andrewcastro992]

I would love a video on pudge rodriguez. Thanks also you Great content

[@damspachercomedy]

49 yr old baseball fan here. Life long Orioles fan. So my bias might seem obvious. But i love the game and appreciate all the players. Nonetheless, i really believe that Cal was special. Beyond his talent (and he deserved more than 2 Gold Gloves. No way Jeter should have more than Cal.) But what he did beyond the game, the autographs, the fan interactions, the lotalty to the team, the blue collar work ethic, etc.) He is an inner circle HOFer but he also was wonderful for the game as a whole. Special player and special person.

[@Cam23]

I could not agree more! We Orioles fans know more than most how special he is not just to the franchise but to the sport as a whole. Cal definitely should have more than 2 Gold Gloves, baffling how many times he was robbed!

[@teminator365]

Hey! Since we’re celebrating Roberto Clemente this month, could you maybe make a video about him?

[@Cam23]

That’s a great idea! I’ll see what I can do 😉

[@teminator365]

@@Cam23 LETS GOOOOO tyty 😭

[@mastermace7770]

Do Eddie Murray next, please.

[@WooberStoober-r8n]

Please!

[@Tonynburner]

This guy was an absolute dude especially in the early 90s. Total stud. The final season dragged on with a slightly nauseating amount of love. There was sooo much love, so many fluff pieces, do it for dad, etc. it was everyday on espn. I’m glad that I can forget that silly season and remember him for what he was. He was totally better then Jeter in my opinion and it’s not close. His fielding alone was far superior

[@GamesSavedMyLife]

Fun fact, Derek Jeter is the all time leader in worst DRS for a career with an astounding -162 DRS (Defensive Runs Saved).

[@OhioDipper96]

You should do my favorite player Jim Thome

[@Clementeburke]

its crazy he only won 2 gold gloves smh

[@TerryMahoney]

Great video. Seeing the overshadowed brother made me think of my favorite overshadowed mlb brother. Dom DiMaggio. Maybe for your shadow series

[@Cam23]

Interesting suggestion!🤔

[@juncruz6266]

one of my favorites

[@RyanSchilling-fg9qn]

I never really knew anything about him as a player. All I ever heard about him was the streak which tbh idc about cool you player every single day. I care more about stats and this video taught me just how impressive his stats were I wish the streak wouldn’t overshadow his stats but it does

[@Cam23]

Definitely. The streak is a double-edged sword in a way: it is impressive from a durability standpoint, but like you said it can mask what he did from a stat perspective. He was a superb shortstop with or without the streak!

[@DrAnarchy69]

I’d love to see a video on “Godzilla” Hideki Matsui.

[@bconns39]

Todd Helton would be another great video

[@Cheesefist]

Surprised that we have yet to get a Mike Piazza Insane Prime (Hint Hint)

[@domxem5551]

So many consecutive games is a record that seems won’t be broken, especially in current times where if a player has a headache he gets a couple of games off and 3 months if a broken nail

[@dukedematteo1995]

Ripken was great from the start of his career thru his MVP 1991. From 92 to the end of his career, he was basically just a league average hitter, but still a great fielder.

[@justinkantner7162]

The best thing that took place in A-Rod’s career was asking Ripken to switch positions with him at the All Star Game. And good on Torre for abiding 👍🏻

[@TraeRoberts]

Brother you know you want to do it. The Insane Prime of Will Clark.

[@Franz19970]

The 1st game I watched was Cal's streak breaking game in 1995 at age 6. Then the Orioles had 2 good years in 1996 and 1997. Then wouldn't make playoffs again until I was 23 in 2012

[@alexhoy2272]

Now this is good stuff 💯⚾️

[@Cam23]

I appreciate that Alex! 🙌🏼

[@depthsofmymind4492]

Cal is my all time favorite player. And the reason my fav number is 8

[@Geoku20]

Cal Ripken Jr. is the GOAT of baseball

[@Jakaboyvickery]

Please do a Roger Clemens video. I know he’s not seen in the best light due to use of PED’s, but he one of the best power pitchers, even one of the best pitchers, ever.

[@zekescott3496]

You the man, Cal.

[@corrosivecabal]

Dave Stieb? I just watched Secret Base's series on Stieb, and damn... this guy's story is heartbreaking. From an in-game sense of the word. Such talent overlooked or flat out disrespected.

[@lancelotpurdue8519]

Edgar Martinez, please and thank you!

[@uberboomer8670]

Sweetest right handed swing of all time!

[@WooberStoober-r8n]

I think this would be a fun one but how about Barry Larkin, Sandberg or Jose Canseco?

[@LordTeaboBaggins]

As a fellow Orioles fan, I approve of this video

[@CharmCityGamer]

The greatest Oriole of all-time after Brooks! Thanks Cam!

[@GamesSavedMyLife]

I think it's safe to say Ripken was better all-around. Brooksie was an absolute dream player though that was possibly the greatest defensive third baseman ever, however that CAN be argued.

[@GamesSavedMyLife]

A lot of people will tell ya Clete Boyer was better, and in a lot of cases, they are correct.

[@Cam23]

Thanks CharmCity! I’m glad you enjoyed the video

[@CharmCityGamer]

@@Cam23 Anything on Cal will always make me smile!

[@big8dog887]

@@GamesSavedMyLifeI think you mean Ken Boyer.

[@big8dog887]

One interesting story is that, going into 1995, the strike was still going on, and MLB planned to press forward with replacement players. The players union actually gave Cal permission to cross the picket line and play in that scenario, so he could keep his streak going. Fortunately, it didn't come to that, but Cal says he wouldn't have done it.

[@Cam23]

What an interesting story that is, thank for you sharing. The streak was meant to be!

[@Tatman1190]

Cam 23 can you please do a video on Mike Mussina