Aberdeen IronBirds

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Aberdeen IronBirds
Founded in 1977
Aberdeen, Maryland
IronBirds.PNG IronBirds cap.PNG
Team logo Cap insignia
Minor league affiliations
ClassHigh-A (2021–present)
Previous classesClass A-Short Season (2002–2020)
LeagueHigh-A East (2021–present)
DivisionNorth Division
Previous leagues
New York–Penn League (1977–2020)
Major league affiliations
Team
  • Baltimore Orioles (2002–present)
  • Florida Marlins (1996–2001)
  • Boston Red Sox (1993–1995)
  • Chicago White Sox (1988–1992)
  • Philadelphia Phillies (1986–1987)
  • Independent (1981–1985)
  • Toronto Blue Jays (1977–1980)
Minor league titles
League titles (1)1983
Team data
Name
  • Aberdeen IronBirds (2002–present)
  • Utica Blue Sox (1981–2001)
  • Utica Blue Jays (1977–1980)
ColorsRoyal blue, light blue, orange, white
       
BallparkLeidos Field at Ripken Stadium (2002–present)
Previous parks
Donovan Stadium at Murnane Field (1977–2001)
Owner(s)/
Operator(s)
Cal Ripken Jr.
General ManagerJack Graham[1]
ManagerKyle Moore

The Aberdeen IronBirds are a Minor League Baseball team based in the city of Aberdeen in Harford County, Maryland. They are the High-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles and compete in the High-A East. They were previously members of the New York–Penn League from 1977 to 2020.

The team is currently owned by retired Oriole player Cal Ripken Jr. Ripken Jr. purchased the team, then known as the Utica Blue Sox, and moved them to his hometown of Aberdeen in time for the 2002 season. The IronBirds play their home games at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium, which is visible from I-95. On August 16, 2006, the IronBirds played host to the New York–Penn League All-Star Game. Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium was also used for the Cal Ripken World Series in 2003 and 2004, forcing the team to go on extended road trips, 20 or more games, during the youth competition. The Cal Ripken World Series moved across the street to Cal Sr.'s Yard in 2005.

The name "IronBirds" was chosen for two reasons: Cal Ripken's "Ironman" streak of 2,632 consecutive baseball games played and the team's affiliation with the Orioles (the Baltimore team is often referred to as "The Birds").[2] The former team logo featured a silver airplane marked with Ripken's number 8, which also refers to the nearby Aberdeen Proving Ground U.S. Army installation. The team mascots are gray birds named Ferrous and Ripcord.

The record of most RBIs in a single month was set by Robbie Widlansky in July 2008. On August 26, 2013, Conor Bierfeldt hit his 12th home run of the season, setting a new IronBirds single-season record. He broke the previous record held by David Anderson set in the 2010 season. On September 2, 2013, The IronBirds clinched their first McNamara Division Title.

In conjunction with Major League Baseball's restructuring of Minor League Baseball in 2021, the IronBirds were organized into the 12-team High-A East.[3]

The IronBirds' 2012 and 2013 seasons were the subject of a book written by the team's former clubhouse attendant, Greg Larson. Clubbie: A Minor League Baseball Memoir was released in 2021.[4]

Playoffs[]

  • 2013 season: Lost to Tri-City 2–0 in semifinals.

Notable franchise alumni[]

  • Andy Ashby (1987) 2x MLB All-Star
  • James Baldwin (1991) MLB All-Star
  • Jesse Barfield (1977) MLB All-Star
  • Zack Britton (2007)
  • Ken Brett (1985, MGR) MLB All-Star
  • Mike Cameron (1992) MLB All-Star
  • Ray Durham (1991) 2x MLB All-Star
  • Jason Grimsley (1986)
  • David Hernandez (2005)
  • Fred Kendall (1992, MGR)
  • Manny Machado (2010) 4x MLB All-Star
  • Trey Mancini (2013)
  • Nick Markakis (2003) MLB All-Star
  • Chuck McElroy (1986)
  • Tony Taylor (1986-1987, MGR)
  • Larry Walker (1985) 5x MLB All-Star; 1997 NL Most Valuable Player

Roster[]

Aberdeen IronBirds roster
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Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 37 Noah Denoyer
  • 15 Garrett Farmer
  • 11 Ignacio Feliz
  • 25 Connor Gillispie
  • 51 Easton Lucas
  • 55 Jake Lyons
  • 40 Clayton McGinness
  • 16 Griffin McLarty
  • 43 Xavier Moore
  • 10 Zach Peek
  • 34 Shelton Perkins
  • 41 Jake Prizina
  • 24 Nick Roth
  • 36 Adam Stauffer
  •  6 Kade Strowd
  • 28 Ryan Watson
  • 39 Brandon Young

Catchers

  • 19 Maverick Handley
  • 13 Ramon Rodriguez

Infielders

  • 38 TT Bowens
  • 21 Jean Carmona
  • 27 Andrew Martinez
  • 17 Ryne Ogren

Outfielders

  • 49 Cristopher Cespedes
  •  9 Dylan Harris
  • 26 Hudson Haskin
  • 18 Mason Janvrin
  • 44 Lamar Sparks
  • 31 Doran Turchin

Manager

  • 35 Kyle Moore

Coaches

  • -- Josh Conway (pitching)
  • -- Tim DeJohn (fundamentals)
  • -- Tom Eller (hitting)
  • -- Ryan Goll (development)


Injury icon 2.svg 7-day injured list
* On Baltimore Orioles 40-man roster
~ Development list
# Rehab assignment
∞ Reserve list
‡ Restricted list
§ Suspended list
± Taxi squad
† Temporarily inactive list
Roster updated December 24, 2021
 Transactions
→ More rosters: MiLB • High-A East
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See also[]

  • Category:Aberdeen IronBirds players

Notes[]

  1. ^ "Jack Graham Named Aberdeen IronBirds GM". Ballpark Digest. September 20, 2019. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
  2. ^ http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/news/mlb_news.jsp?ymd=20020411&content_id=7629&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Mayo, Jonathan (May 2, 2021). "Minors return with new look, structure". MLB.com. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  4. ^ Leighton, Aram (May 30, 2021). "He Watched Minor Leaguers Struggle. His New Book Could Change the Game". Boardroom.TV. Retrieved June 22, 2021.

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