In research I've conducted with bats that could be pinpointed to specific seasons, the outline version exists on all 1999 bats and some 2000 bats. The solid/filled logo appears on some 2000 bats and all early 2001 bats. At some point early in the 2001 season, the logo moved to the back of the barrel. If your Ripken has the solid/filled logo instead of the outline version, it could be from 2000 or early 2001.

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