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Actually, it was 'players' and they were Mark Belanger and Doug DeCinces.
The Orioles' long time shortstop, Mark Belanger, had left the team following the 1981 season after being platooned with Lenn Sakata, Wayne Krenchicki, and Bobby Bonner. The Orioles' third baseman in 1981, Doug DeCinces, was traded to the California Angels prior to the 1982 season.
Cal's streak began on May 30, 1982 against the Toronto Blue Jays and was the 66th career game he'd played. He spent the 1982 season playing both shortstop (94 starts) and third base (68 starts) before playing only shortstop in the 1983 season.
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What number did cal ripken jr wear in his pro years?
Cal Ripken, Jr. wore the number 8 for the duration of his professional MLB career as a Baltimore Oriole (21 major league seasons). He did wear the number 7 briefly during the 1981 season with the team, but the number 8 is the team number he was assigned. (The number 7 had been previously worn by shortstop Mark Belanger whom Ripken replaced at the start of the 1982 season as the fulltime shortstop for the ball club).
What were the fielding stats for baseball player Billy Ripken playing at third base for the Cleveland Indians in 1995?
Billy Ripken played in just one game at third base for the Cleveland Indians in 1995 and did not start. He played for a total of 9 outs, equivalent to .33 9-inning games. He made no putouts, had no assists, and committed no errors, equivalent to 0 errors per 9-inning game. He had no double plays.
What were the fielding stats for baseball player Billy Ripken playing at first base for the Texas Rangers in 1994?
Billy Ripken played in just one game at first base for the Texas Rangers in 1994 and did not start. He played for a total of 12 outs, equivalent to .44 9-inning games. He made 5 putouts, had no assists, and committed no errors, equivalent to 0 errors per 9-inning game. He had no double plays.
Did Lou Gehrig start every game of his streak?
No. He made pinch hitting appearances on several occasions.
What is the longest hitless streak to start a major league baseball career?
The hapless Minnesota Twins ... 0 for eternity.
