Aberdeen IronBirds
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| First Season |
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| 1977 |
| Team History |
| Aberdeen IronBirds (1993-present) Utica Blue Sox (1981-2001) Utica Blue Jays (1977-80) |
| League/Division |
Minor League Baseball (1977-present)
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| 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) |
| Key People |
| Players • Managers |
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 |
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| 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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