What is happening with the IronBirds?
Attain Sports, led by experienced minor league baseball operator and accomplished business leader Greg Baroni, today announced it has partnered with Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken and acquired controlling interest in IB Professional Holdings, the owner of the Aberdeen IronBirds, Class A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. The Ripkens will remain a part of the ownership group. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Why now?
In the press release announcing the investment by Attain Sports, Cal Ripken, Jr. shared, “Bill and I are proud of what we have been able to bring to our hometown. Since 2002, through the IronBirds and our Ripken Experience Aberdeen youth baseball complex, we have been able to provide wonderful experiences for baseball fans of all ages. At this stage of my life, I thought the timing was right to turn over the day-to-day management of the IronBirds to Greg. I am thrilled that we can partner with such well-respected operators like Greg and Attain Sports.”
Are the IronBirds going to change names?
No! The IronBirds plan to keep their name to honor our roots.
Are prices going to change?
There are no plans for significant price increases in 2025. The IronBirds are committed to ensuring that Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium remains an affordable, safe, clean, fun, family- friendly environment to enjoy baseball and non-baseball events alike!
As previously announced, season tickets for full (66 games) and half (33 game) season seat members increased by $1 per game, per seat, across all seating levels for the 2025 season.
Are the IronBirds going to stay in Aberdeen?
We are committed to ensuring that the Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium meets Major League Baseball (MLB) facility requirements. This week, our new ownership group met with the City of Aberdeen to discuss opportunities for stadium improvements and we look forward to sharing more information as it becomes available.
I have another question!
Please feel free to reach out to [email protected] with any questions. We look forward to connecting with you and seeing you on Opening Day on Friday, April 4, 2025!