Established in 2001, the mission of Ripken Baseball is to grow the game of baseball worldwide "The Ripken Way". With that mission in mind, Ripken Baseball has grown to include 3 minor league baseball teams; a professional design and consulting firm specializing in the feasibility and design of amateur and professional sports facilities; a sports marketing company specializing in the development of programs and services guaranteeing authentic hand-signed collectibles and licensed products; a foundation designed to build character and teach critical life lessons to disadvantaged youth through the games of baseball and softball; and finally two state of the art youth baseball complexes which plays host to thousands of kids each year participating in youth camps and tournaments. For more information, visit www.RipkenBaseball.com.