Ripken Baseball Academy - Aberdeen, MD
The Ripken Academy, home of Ripken youth camps and tournaments, consists of a youth-sized version of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, known as Cal Sr.'s Yard and youth-sized replicas of Wrigley Field, Fenway Park and Memorial Stadium.
Four skinned softball fields were added in 2005 when softball programming was brought into the mix and the academy boasts a one-of-a-kind circular training infield, batting cages and a tee/soft-toss area.
Ripken Academy is located in Cal and Bill's hometown of Aberdeen, MD - located just 35 miles north of Baltimore.
Around the Complex
The Ripken Youth Academy has plenty to offer visiting teams, campers and spectators. The concourse of Cal Sr.'s Yard is complete with Concessions, Merchandise, restrooms and water fountains.
In addition to the four siganture fields and the skinned infield softball fields, Ripken Academy boasts an assortment of training areas, including:
- Professional-quality batting cages, which can accommodate multiple teams at one time!
- Newly designed bullpen with 4 pitching mounds, overlooking the Training Island
- The Ripken-designed Infield Training Island - a synthetic surface designed to fulfill all your practice needs!
You'll also find a large pavilion with picnic tables - grab a hot dog or a snowball, and take a seat in the shade. The pavilion overlooks Fenway Park and the Infield Training Island.
Cal Sr.'s Yard at Ripken Academy
Cal Sr.'s Yard is one of the signature fields at the Academy, and a youth-sized replica of Oriole Park at Camden Yards - home of the Baltimore Orioles.
The Yard features stadium seating, dugouts, concession & merchandise stands... and now under construction - The Warehouse!
When complete it will be a Marriott hotel, where teams, campers and families can stay. Designed to match the Camden Yards warehouse, it's an incredible addition to the Academy.
Wrigley Field, Fenway Park & Old Memorial Stadium
Campers and tournament teams feel like pros when playing on these three incredible youth replicas of famous ballparks!
The fields boast covered dugouts, professional grass and infields, plenty of space for spectators and easy access to restrooms and concessions. Check out these incredible features that give you the Chicago, Boston or Baltimore experience:
- The Green Monster in left field of Fenway Park
- Beautiful brick backstop and ivy growing on Wrigley's outfield wall
- Authentic big league dugouts on Memorial, where Cal & Bill both got their professional start
The signature fields at the Ripken Youth Academy can accommodate 60' or 70' bases, and overlook the beautiful evergreen forest surrounding the Academy grounds.
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