Cal Ripken, Jr. - 1981 Career Summary

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Pro Career 1981

Cal playing for the Red Wings

Recalled from Rochester August 8 after the major league player strike was settled. Made big league debut in the first game after the strike, vs KC in Bal August 10 as pinch runner after Ken Singleton led off the 12th with a double. Scored winning run in "sudden death" when, after an intentional walk to Eddie Murray, John Lowenstein singled off RHP Renie Martin to drive him in.
His first hit was a single off Chicago's Dennis Lamp on August 16, also at Memorial Stadium.
Played in 12 games at shortstop (9 starts) and six at third base. After September 11, didn't make a plate appearance, and appeared in only two games.
Rochester: Despite his early recall from Rochester, was voted Rookie of the Year in the International League, and was named to the loop's All-Star team at third base. In survey of IL's managers and coaches, was picked as top major league prospect in the league (Von Hayes was 2nd). Played in 85 games at third base for Red Wings and 35 at shortstop (primarily when Bob Bonner was injured).

	Pro Career 1981
	Recalled from Rochester August 8 after the major league player strike was settled. Made big league debut in the first game after the strike, vs KC in Bal August 10 as pinch runner after Ken Singleton led off the 12th with a double. Scored winning run in "sudden death" when, after an intentional walk to Eddie Murray, John Lowenstein singled off RHP Renie Martin to drive him in. His first hit was a single off Chicago's Dennis Lamp on August 16, also at Memorial Stadium. Played in 12 games at shortstop (9 starts) and six at third base. After September 11, didn't make a plate appearance, and appeared in only two games. Rochester: Despite his early recall from Rochester, was voted Rookie of the Year in the International League, and was named to the loop's All-Star team at third base. In survey of IL's managers and coaches, was picked as top major league prospect in the league (Von Hayes was 2nd). Played in 85 games at third base for Red Wings and 35 at shortstop (primarily when Bob Bonner was injured).