The list of guest speakers is an Orioles Who's Who from the 1980s and 1990s: Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr; 1981 All-Star pitcher Scott McGregor, who threw a shutout in Game 5 to clinch the 1983 World Series for the Orioles; B.J. Surhoff, a 1999 All-Star selection, who did everything but pitch.

And that's just the beginning of the cast that will take part in the Gilman Baseball Coaching Clinic on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the school's Redmond C.S. Finney Athletic Center beginning at 8:30 a.m..

Also speaking will be Billy Ripken, a 12-year major league veteran whose fielding percentage at second base was .982; and Tim Bishop, the Orioles strength and conditioning coach for 14 years.

And Larry Sheets, the Orioles' 1987 Most Valuable Player and the current Gilman baseball coach.

Athletic director Timothy Holley says all are welcome and part of the money raised from the clinic will be used to fund the Gilman baseball team's spring trip. The deadline for early entry is Saturday, Feb. 6.

"This will be Larry's first year coaching for us," said Holley. "We were 3-16 last year and couldn't wait to fire the last coach. As soon as the last out of last season was called I turned to myself and said, 'You're fired!' And then we hired Larry, who was already assisting with the program."

Holley said the Gilman squad should be very good this season, having started four freshmen, a sophomore and four juniors last year.

"We were young, but we also had a lot of talent," Holley said. "We hope to be a lot better and competitive. I think it will be a very exciting season. Calvert Hall, St. Joe and Spalding are always strong, but we might surprise some people."

With Sheets, Gilman also gets a physical education teacher and an assistant strength coach, not to mention a well-connected former professional player.

"It should be a very interesting clinic," said Holley. "And any adult interested in baseball is welcome."

So if you love baseball and old Orioles, this just might be the place to be Feb. 13.

To register, mail your name, address, organization, phone number and e-mail address to Gilman Baseball, 5407 Roland Ave., Baltimore, Md., 21210, and include a check for $70 payable to Larry Sheets Baseball Inc.

Entry can also be had at the door on the day of the clinic for $80.