2023 Candy Legends: Cal Ripken Jr.

Cal Ripken Jr. - 1993 Shortstop Home Run Record Hit (60/188)

On July 15, 1993, during a home game against the Minnesota Twins, Cal Ripken Jr. launched a solo home run off of future teammate Scott Erickson in the bottom of the sixth inning. This home run surpassed Hall of Famer Ernie Banks for the most as a shortstop, 278, in baseball history. Feel the joy of the crowd as you watch this exclusive video from the original broadcast of this highlight from Cal Ripken Jr.’s legendary career. Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball.