Look for cleat marks on the upper barrel , Ripken is known for banging his cleats with his bats .
Second , Ripken primarily uses Louisville Slugger bats ; however , he also has used a fair amount of Adirondacks over the years .
Look for cleat marks on the upper barrel , Ripken is known for banging Ripken 's cleats with his bats .
Second , Ripken primarily uses Louisville Slugger bats ; however , he also has used a fair amount of Adirondacks over the years .