Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1992
GenreSports
DeveloperMindscape
PublisherBeam Software
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball is a sports game released in 1992 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Mindscape and published by Beam Software.

It landed about 3 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Lemmings and Streets of Rage 2.

Mindscape also made Outlander and Super Battleship: The Classic Naval Combat Game for the Genesis.

Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball cheats & codes

9 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Balls ModifierFFD3B8:0000
Strikes ModifierFFD3BA:0000
Outs ModifierFFD3BC:0000
Team 1 (P1) Score ModifierFFD340:0063
Team 2 (Computer/P2) Score ModifierFFD342:0000
Region ModifierFFFED4:0000

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Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball FAQ

When did Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball come out on the Genesis?

Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992.

Who made Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball?

It was developed by Mindscape and published by Beam Software.

Is Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball multiplayer?

Yes. Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball supports up to 2 players.

How long does Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball take to play?

As a sports game, Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Cal Ripken Jr. Baseball on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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