Following the dismal season that the St. Louis Browns had in 1953, the baseball team was moved to Baltimore where they became the Baltimore Orioles. Coincidentally, the professional football team, the Baltimore Ravens were established after the Cleveland Browns moved to Baltimore. During the Orioles' first season, more than a million people attended the games. The Orioles had found a home. The Orioles began playing at Camden Yards in 1992. Camden Yards was previously a railroad center before becoming a stadium built specifically for baseball. What is now center field at Oriole Park formerly was the site of the family home of baseball legend, Babe Ruth.http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/bal/ballpark/history.jsp

For the 2009 season, 78 men and women came out to field balls in hope of capturing a place as a foul ball catcher. The youngest was 18 years old and the oldest was 51, a woman from Westminster who had played baseball all of her life, and tried out for the Colorado Silver Bullets, an all-female professional baseball team. Wouldn't you love to walk on the same ground on which the "Babe" walked, and all the while cheering on your Baltimore Orioles and have the best seats in the house? Then you may want to try out as a ball boy or girl.http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2009-03-08/news/0903070098_1_orioles-ball-gi rls-ball-boys/2

• Although they are called ball boys or girls, the minimum age to apply is 18.
• Have your own mitt.
• Dress business/casual for initial interview
• A resume is required
• Must be available for the whole season
• Must be outgoing and enthusiastic
• Must be physically fit.http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2009-03-08/news/0903070098_1_orioles-ball-girls-ball-boys

The Orioles have open interviews in early March. If you're interested, check out the official website of the Orioles, Click Here or call the customer service number ((410) 547-2472) to find out the particulars.http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100225&content_id=8136528&vkey=pr_bal&fext=.jsp&c_id=bal

Following the initial interview and submitting your resume, the judges will look everything over and will notify potential ball girls/boys. You will then be advised as to where and when the tryouts will be held. Don't forget to take your mitt. You'll be judged on your ability to catch ground foul balls and pop-ups. The judges will also be looking at your enthusiasm and customer service skills.http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/