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Orlando Cepeda League (AA)
4-1-2206
John Rippelmeyer Third Base
Retired (2026, Age 38)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
AVG .287 Total Rating B    Bats/Throws R/R
OPS .841 Status Deceased (2076) Option Years 0  
H 2637 Age at Death 88 Date of Birth 07-09-1988
HR 402 Drafted Round 1, Pick 3
(2010)		 Majors Svc Time 15 years
(156 games)
RBI 1271
SB 440
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R B- Contact vs. L B  Endurance B-   Ldrship A+
Power vs. R A- Power vs. L A- Velocity C    Mentor vR A+
Speed B  Bunt D- Control D-   Mentor vL A+
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range C+ WS Rings 0
1B --- LF --- Arm C+ WS Appearances 2
2B --- CF ---   Health B+ LCS Appearances 3
3B A+ (100%) RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 8
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

Year League Award
2011ALRookie of the Year
2014ALAll Star Reserve (3B)
2015ALAll Star Starter (3B)
2016ALAll Star Starter (3B)
2017ALMVP; All Star Starter (3B)
2018ALAll Star Reserve (3B)
2019NLMVP; All Star Starter (3B)
2022NLAll Star Reserve (3B)
2023NLAll Star Reserve (3B)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2026-11-01John Rippelmeyer has retired from the Pittsburgh Barnstormers
2026-08-23John Rippelmeyer of the Pittsburgh Barnstormers is injured and is expected to be out 22 days.
2021-04-28The Pittsburgh Barnstormers have re-claimed John Rippelmeyer from the waiver wire.
2021-04-28The Pittsburgh Barnstormers have designated John Rippelmeyer for assignment.
2019-06-11A trade has been completed between the Brooklyn Barnstormers and the Cleveland Wonders. The Cleveland Wonders receive Harry Frock, Don Kerr, Ramon Baecht, Draft Pick - 2020 Round 2 (BRO) from the Brooklyn Barnstormers in exchange for Tim Mouton, Bruce Walters, John Rippelmeyer.
2011-05-12The Baltimore Wonders have promoted John Rippelmeyer to the major league team.