Opened in 2003, and sold out since 2005, The Ripken Experience Maryland has become one of the most sought-after tournament facilities in the country. The facility has a number of tenants, including the Aberdeen IronBirds (Class A Minor League team), the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and MLB’s Yankee Stadium replica field. All fields located at the facility are replicas of current Major League Baseball fields, including: Camden Yards, Fenway, Yankee Stadium, Wrigley Field, Nationals Park, and Citizen’s Bank Ballpark. The facility has been a lynchpin for surrounding development, such as hotels, retail, luxury condominiums and Class-A office space.
The facility includes: 6,000-seat Minor League Stadium, two 90-foot diamonds, six youth baseball diamonds, 198-room Marriott hotel, 2,000-seat youth stadium, training circle, batting cages, MLB replica fields and an entertainment complex.