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*'''[[South Atlantic League]] (2022-present)'''
*High-A East (2021-present)
*[[New York-Penn League]] (1977-2020)
*[[New York-Penn League]] (1977-2020)
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The '''Aberdeen IronBirds''' are a [[Minor League Baseball]] team based in the city of Aberdeen, Maryland. They are the High-A affiliate of the [[Baltimore Orioles]] and compete in the [[High-A East]].
The '''Aberdeen IronBirds''' are a [[Minor League Baseball]] team based in the city of Aberdeen, Maryland. They are the High-A affiliate of the [[Baltimore Orioles]] and compete in the [[South Atlantic League]].


The team is currently owned by retired Oriole [[Cal Ripken Jr.]]. Ripken Jr. purchased the team, then known as the '''Utica Blue Sox''', and moved them to his hometown of Aberdeen in time for the 2002 season.
The team is currently owned by retired Oriole [[Cal Ripken Jr.]]. Ripken Jr. purchased the team, then known as the '''Utica Blue Sox''', and moved them to his hometown of Aberdeen in time for the 2002 season.

Latest revision as of 06:32, 27 October 2022

Aberdeen IronBirds
First Season
1977
Team History
Aberdeen IronBirds (1993-present)
Utica Blue Sox (1981-2001)
Utica Blue Jays (1977-80)
League/Division
Minor League Baseball (1977-present)
Venue
Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium (2002-present)
Donovan Stadium at Murnane Field (1977-2001)
Major League Affiliations
Baltimore Orioles (2002-present)
Florida Marlins (1994-2001)
Boston Red Sox (1993-95)
Chicago White Sox (1988-92)
Philadelphia Phillies (1986-87)
Independent (1981-85)
Toronto Blue Jays (1977-80)


The Aberdeen IronBirds are a Minor League Baseball team based in the city of Aberdeen, Maryland. They are the High-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles and compete in the South Atlantic League.

The team is currently owned by retired Oriole Cal Ripken Jr.. Ripken Jr. purchased the team, then known as the Utica Blue Sox, and moved them to his hometown of Aberdeen in time for the 2002 season.

Publications

Home programs by season

Season/Date Type Opponent Venue
2010s
August 21, 2012 Regular Season Lowell Spinners Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium
July 23-25, 2019 Regular Season Lowell Spinners Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium
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