Dog Turns Fetching Into a Pro Baseball Career
Ripken, the Labrador, turned his love of fetch into a real career — now, he's the bat dog for a pro baseball team and a favorite among players and fans alike.
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Ripken, the Labrador, turned his fetching skills into a full-time job as the Durham Bulls’ official bat dog! His dad, Michael, says the louder the crowd gets, the faster Ripken runs — and every player swears he’s their good luck charm.
