2023 Ripken Bandits

08/01/2023

07/31/2023

We can’t believe we are finally in Pigeon Forge, TN. We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for all our friends and family that helped over the past 10 months. Today was opening ceremony with some fun skill competitions for the boys. Our first 2 games are tomorrow (Monday 7/31) at 8am and 10am.

07/13/2023

Shout out to our team from Nick Gordon of the MN Twins! How cool is that?!

07/13/2023

2023 Ripken Bandits Team Banners

Little over 2 weeks away! ⚾️⚾️
📸: Dorothy Johnson

05/01/2023

Hey Ripken Bandit Fans-
I hope you enjoyed the 15 weeks of Meet the Team Monday. It was fun to see the pictures and learn more about the boys outside of baseball . We have a great group of young men that are so excited to play baseball in Pigeon Forge TN this summer.

We know we wouldn’t have this opportunity if it wasn’t for 5 awesome parents that have volunteered countless hours to make this experience possible. We want you to know how much we truly appreciate everything have done.

I would like to introduce our coaches and team manager.

Head Coach- Jeff Gagstetter
Assistant Coaches- Brooks Moldestad, Jon Connolly and Mike Carter
Team Manager- Jessi Kaluza

⚾️⚾️⚾️THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! ⚾️⚾️⚾️

04/24/2023

Meet the Team Monday

Emmett Bauer, you will find Emmett fishing, playing basketball and hanging out with his little brother when not on the baseball field. When Emmett is on the baseball field he enjoys Pitching and Shortstop. A couple things he would want if stranded on an island would be a Xbox, TV and controllers. His favorite candy is a Milky Way.
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04/17/2023

Charlie, aka Chuckles, likes to play hockey, watch sports (especially Gopher Hockey), hang out with family, friends and his dog when not playing baseball. His favorite food is pancakes. If on a deserted island, and could only bring three things, he would bring matches, a weapon and a fully-gassed plane. When on the baseball field he likes to pitch, catch and play the infield.

04/10/2023

Meet the Team Monday
Matt Lazo AKA Lizzo, you will find Matt fishing and playing hockey when not on the baseball field. When Matt is on the baseball field he enjoys playing Shortstop. Three things Matt would want if stranded on an island he would want a potatoes, tomatoes, and a helicopter. His favorite food is potatoes and Reeses for a treat.
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04/06/2023

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LAST DAY TO ORDER GERTENS!!

2023 Ripken Bandits Group code: 651

Welcome to the 2023 Ripken Bandits Online Gertens Fundraiser! This group will receive 30% of all plant sales and 15% of all plant card sales. Proceeds will go toward tournament fees, uniforms, lodging, and travel costs for the Cal Ripken Jr. Experience Tournament in Pigeon Forge, TN.

Please be sure to include the name of the player you are supporting in the seller's name field at check out, so they get credit for the sale.

Orders must be completed by 10 PM on Thursday, April 6.

NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Products will be delivered to the group on April 29.

The players will distribute the orders. Please contact your players to determine pickup or delivery details.

If you have any questions, please contact your fundraiser chair: Sarah Van Peursem, 952-288-3040, [email protected]

Thank you for your support!

www.Gertensfundraising.com

04/03/2023

Meet the Team Monday
Brady Connolly aka ATW he enjoys playing basketball and the saxophone when not on the baseball field. When Brady is on the baseball field he enjoys playing Center field, catcher and 2nd base. If stranded on an island he would want a food, water, shelter, x-box and TV. His favorite food is a bacon and skittles for a treat.
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