I heard the pitch was clocked at 91 and to be honest, some of the best home run hitters in the game were going 3 for 13, and 4 for 14 in the home run derby where not only are the pitches grooved but they're coming in there at 70 - 80 mph. So even if Park laid it out there to be had, at 91 mph, Ripken still had to hit it. Having said that, I agree with Rick, I don't think he gave it up.....

Frank