Cal Ripken Jr. played shortstop for the majority of his career.
Throughout his Hall of Fame career with the Baltimore Orioles, Cal Ripken Jr. was predominantly known for his exceptional durability and consistent play at shortstop. While he debuted in the major leagues in 1981 as a shortstop and briefly shifted to third base in 1982, he was moved back to shortstop the following year. This position subsequently became his long-time and most iconic role for the Orioles, where he set numerous records, including his legendary consecutive games played streak. His steadfast presence at shortstop cemented it as the primary position he played during his remarkable tenure in Major League Baseball.
