Cal, Like Ripken

Cal, Like Ripken is a Portland-based DJ and producer known for his melodic house music. His real name is Caleb Rojas, and his stage name is a reference to his hometown of Dallas, a play on the famous baseball player Cal Ripken Jr.. The name "Cal, Like Ripken" also has roots in community, as his initial mixes were uploaded to the messaging platform Discord. The name references the iconic baseball player, who was a point of community pride.
He is known for blending a soulful, melodic, and exploratory style of house music with other influences like afrobeat and jazz.
He hosts and curates Bon Appétit Radio, a forward-thinking show that features house, techno, and other electronic music. He has held residencies with Portland's Samewave Radio and dancegruv.net, and has appeared on international airwaves such as Bloop London Radio and Tokyo Community Radio.