Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken

Stuart, FL– August 2019 - In 1951, ten men, who believed that the future of their community depended upon the proper development of the young people, met at the historic Yardville Hotel in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, for the purpose of developing a baseball program for young men between 13 and 15 years of age. Out of that meeting came Babe Ruth League, Inc., a non-profit, educational organization, named after one of the greatest baseball players of all-time – George Herman “Babe” Ruth.

In 1982, Babe Ruth Baseball added yet another division to its program, the Bambino division for players ages 4-12. July 6, 1999, was the beginning of a new era for Babe Ruth League, Inc. The Bambino Division was renamed “Cal Ripken Baseball, a Division of Babe Ruth League, Inc.” Cal Ripken, Jr.’s visions and philosophies, molded by his father, Cal Ripken, Sr., directly parallel those of Babe Ruth League, Inc.

Babe Ruth League, Inc. has increased steadily from its first 10-team league in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, to its present combined size of well over one million players on some 60,000+ teams in more than 11,000 leagues and over 1.9 million volunteers. Babe Ruth League, Inc. has also grown from its inaugural 13-15 World Series in 1952, to seven baseball and five softball World Series.

Team IP has a rich history with both the Babe Ruth League and Cal Ripken Baseball as the official provider for event merchandise, decorated apparel, branded products, and online retail integration. This season you can find us under the red and blue tents at all the tournaments listed below.

• JULY 15-24, 2019                  TREASURE COAST, FL      BABE RUTH SOFTBALL 14,16,18U WORLD SERIES
• JULY 25-AUGUST 3, 2019    TREASURE COAST, FL      BABE RUTH SOFTBALL 8,10,12U WORLD SERIES
• JULY 31- AUGUST 8, 2019   PHENIX CITY, AL                CAL RIPKEN 10 YR OLD WORLD SERIES
• JULY 31- AUGUST 9, 2019   MOBILE, AL                         BABE RUTH BASEBALL 16&18 YR OLD WORLD SERIES
• AUGUST 1-10, 2019              BRANSON, MO                   CAL RIPKEN MAJOR 70 WORLD SERIES
• AUGUST 3-11, 2019              TREASURE COAST, FL     CAL RIPKEN 9 YR OLD/ 11 YR OLD 70 & 8 YR OLD MACHINE
• AUGUST 7-15, 2019              CHERRY HILL, NJ              CAL RIPKEN 8 YR OLD PLAYER PITCH INVITATIONAL
• AUGUST 8-15, 2019              DEMOPOLIS, AL                 BABE RUTH BASEBALL 14YR OLD WORLD SERIES

“It is an honor to be associated with two of the biggest names in baseball history and we are excited to see our partnership grow as both leagues continue to expand across the country.” 

Randy Sparks Team IP | CEO and Founder