Cal Ripken, Jr. - 1982 Career Summary

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Pro Career 1982

Led all major league rookies in doubles, homers, RBI, total bases (284) GWRBI (11, tied with Von Hayes), games (160), at bats (663, led AL) and runs.
Missed only three games all year, none after May 29th (his games streak began the following day). Played 44 straight errorless games at third base from April 24 thru June 14.
Slow Start: After a glittering Opening Day on which he went 3-for-5 with his first big league double, homer (off KC's Dennis Leonard) and RBI, he plunged into a deep slump (4-for-55). Was batting only .117 (7-60) on May 1 after 18 games and his career big league avg over two seasons was at that point .121 (12-99) in 41 games.
Start of Something Big: The next day, May 2, he picked up a pair of scratch hits and was beaned by fellow rookie Mike Moore. Missed only one game after the beaning, however, and batted .281 (151-538) from May 2 to the end of the season.

	Pro Career 1982
	Led all major league rookies in doubles, homers, RBI, total bases (284) GWRBI (11, tied with Von Hayes), games (160), at bats (663, led AL) and runs. Missed only three games all year, none after May 29th (his games streak began the following day). Played 44 straight errorless games at third base from April 24 thru June 14. Slow Start: After a glittering Opening Day on which he went 3-for-5 with his first big league double, homer (off KC's Dennis Leonard) and RBI, he plunged into a deep slump (4-for-55). Was batting only .117 (7-60) on May 1 after 18 games and his career big league avg over two seasons was at that point .121 (12-99) in 41 games. Start of Something Big: The next day, May 2, he picked up a pair of scratch hits and was beaned by fellow rookie Mike Moore. Missed only one game after the beaning, however, and batted .281 (151-538) from May 2 to the end of the season.