Before Jeter, A-Rod, & Nomar, there was Cal Ripken, Jr. No matter how good these young shortstops are it will be next to impossible to accomplish what Cal Ripken did in his career with Baltimore. Beloved as a hometown hero and adored by baseball fans everywhere, Cal’s legacy goes far beyond just his exceptional skills on the field and at the plate. His powerful scepter, a Louisville P72 with black barrel and red stained handle is a sweet piece of equipment, exhibiting all the marks of contact and game use. Pine tar caked onto handle.