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'''Karl Ravech''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|r|æ|v|ɪ|tʃ}}; born <!-- Valid citation required if adding EXACT DATE OF BIRTH for BLP. (WP:BLPPRIVACY) -->{{birth based on age as of date|30|1995|4|10|noage=0}})<ref>{{cite news |last=Greenidge |first=Jim |date=1995-04-10 |title=Ravech Is Keeping His Eye on the Ball |work=[[The Boston Globe]] |page=39 |quote=Ravech, 30, is the host of ''Baseball Tonight'', the 30-minute 10:30 P.M. and midnight daily ESPN offering that recently began its sixth season.}}</ref> is an American [[journalist]] who works as the primary play by play commentator for ''[[Sunday Night Baseball]]''.<ref name="ESPN">[http://www.espnmediazone3.com/us/2009/11/17/ravech_karl/ "Karl Ravech"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502104717/http://www.espnmediazone3.com/us/2009/11/17/ravech_karl/ |date=2012-05-02 }}. espnmediazone3.com. November 17, 2009. Retrieved October 3, 2011.</ref>
'''Karl Ravech''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|r|æ|v|ɪ|tʃ}}; born <!-- Valid citation required if adding EXACT DATE OF BIRTH for BLP. (WP:BLPPRIVACY) -->{{birth based on age as of date|30|1995|4|10|noage=yes}})<ref>{{cite news |last=Greenidge |first=Jim |date=April 10, 1995 |title=Ravech Is Keeping His Eye on the Ball |work=[[The Boston Globe]] |page=39 |quote=Ravech, 30, is the host of ''Baseball Tonight'', the 30-minute 10:30 P.M. and midnight daily ESPN offering that recently began its sixth season.}}</ref> is an American [[journalist]] who works as the primary play by play commentator for ''[[Sunday Night Baseball]]'' on [[ESPN]].<ref name="ESPN">[http://www.espnmediazone3.com/us/2009/11/17/ravech_karl/ "Karl Ravech"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502104717/http://www.espnmediazone3.com/us/2009/11/17/ravech_karl/ |date=May 2, 2012 }}. espnmediazone3.com. November 17, 2009. Retrieved October 3, 2011.</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Ravech is a native of [[Needham, Massachusetts]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://thesportssection.com/qa-karl-ravech-on-career-journey-life-changing-moment-calling-llws/ |title=Q&A: Karl Ravech on Career Journey, Life-Changing Moment, Calling LLWS |last=Kuc |first=Chris |date=2021-08-27 |website=Sports Section |access-date=2022-10-09 |quote=I played run-around games growing up in Needham, Massachusetts...}}</ref> He received a bachelor's degree in communications from [[Ithaca College]] in 1987 and a master's degree in management and leadership from [[Binghamton University]] in 1990.<ref name="espn">{{cite web |url=https://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/ravech_karl/ |title=Karl Ravech - ESPN Press Room |author=<!--Not stated--> |publisher=[[ESPN]] |access-date=2022-10-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.binghamton.edu/alumni/show-your-pride/notable-alumni/index.html |title=Notable Alumni |author=<!--Not stated--> |publisher=Binghamton University Alumni Associtation |access-date=2022-10-09}}</ref>
Ravech grew up in [[Needham, Massachusetts]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://thesportssection.com/qa-karl-ravech-on-career-journey-life-changing-moment-calling-llws/ |title=Q&A: Karl Ravech on Career Journey, Life-Changing Moment, Calling LLWS |last=Kuc |first=Chris |date=August 27, 2021 |website=Sports Section |access-date=October 9, 2022 |quote=I played run-around games growing up in Needham, Massachusetts...}}</ref> He received a bachelor's degree in communications from [[Ithaca College]] in 1987 and a master's degree in management and leadership from [[Binghamton University]] in 1990.<ref name="espn">{{cite web |url=https://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/ravech_karl/ |title=Karl Ravech - ESPN Press Room |author=<!--Not stated--> |publisher=[[ESPN]] |access-date=October 9, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.binghamton.edu/alumni/show-your-pride/notable-alumni/index.html |title=Notable Alumni |author=<!--Not stated--> |publisher=Binghamton University Alumni Associtation |access-date=October 9, 2022}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
===Early work===
Ravech worked at [[WBNG-TV]], in [[Binghamton, New York]], as a sports anchor/reporter from 1987 to 1990, and then [[WHTM-TV]] in [[Harrisburg, Pennsylvania]], from 1990-1993 in a similar role.<ref>{{cite web |title=Karl Ravech |url=https://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/ravech_karl/ |website=ESPN |access-date=November 25, 2022}}</ref>

===ESPN===
===ESPN===
Ravech has worked for [[ESPN]] since 1993,<ref name="espn" /> appearing primarily on ''[[SportsCenter]]'' and ''[[Baseball Tonight]]''. Since 2006, Ravech has provided commentary for ESPN and ABC's coverage of the Little League World Series in [[Williamsport, Pennsylvania]].<ref name="espn" /> He has also done commentary for the [[College World Series]], [[PGA Tour on ESPN|golf]], [[college basketball]], and ESPN's [[KBO League]] coverage during [[2020 KBO League season|2020]].<ref name="espn" /> He also appears as the ''Baseball Tonight'' host in the [[2K Sports]] [[video game]], ''[[Major League Baseball 2K5]]''.<ref>[http://www.gamefront.com/games/espn-major-league-baseball-2k5/ "ESPN Major League Baseball 2K5"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120902083219/http://www.gamefront.com/games/espn-major-league-baseball-2k5/ |date=2012-09-02 }}. gamefront.com. Retrieved October 3, 2011.</ref>
Ravech has worked for [[ESPN]] since 1993,<ref name="espn" /> appearing primarily on ''[[SportsCenter]]'' and ''[[Baseball Tonight]]''. Since 2006, Ravech has provided commentary for ESPN and ABC's coverage of the [[Little League World Series]] in [[Williamsport, Pennsylvania]].<ref name="espn" /> He has also done commentary for the [[College World Series]], [[PGA Tour on ESPN|golf]], [[college basketball]], and ESPN's [[KBO League]] coverage during [[2020 KBO League season|2020]].<ref name="espn" /> He also appears as the ''Baseball Tonight'' host in the [[2K Sports]] [[video game]], ''[[Major League Baseball 2K5]]''.<ref>[http://www.gamefront.com/games/espn-major-league-baseball-2k5/ "ESPN Major League Baseball 2K5"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120902083219/http://www.gamefront.com/games/espn-major-league-baseball-2k5/ |date=September 2, 2012 }}. gamefront.com. Retrieved October 3, 2011.</ref>
[[File:Karl Ravech with West Point Cadets.jpg|thumb|right|Ravech with the West Point Cadets on March 31, 2011.]]
[[File:Karl Ravech with West Point Cadets.jpg|thumb|right|Ravech with the West Point Cadets on March 31, 2011.]]


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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Ravech suffered a heart attack in November 1998.<ref>Rothbaum, Noah. [http://www.runnersworld.com/celebrity-runners/im-runner-karl-ravech?page=single "I'm A Runner: Karl Ravech"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402132048/http://www.runnersworld.com/celebrity-runners/im-runner-karl-ravech?page=single |date=2015-04-02 }}, ''[[Runner's World]]'', 1 April 2008. Retrieved on 24 March 2015.</ref> Ravech's son Sam, at the age of 22, became the youngest play-by-play broadcaster on ESPN after calling a Tulane men's basketball game on November 22, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Times-Dispatch|first1=JOHN O’CONNOR Richmond|title=Sam Ravech, son of ESPN's Karl Ravech, joining Squirrels broadcast team|url=http://www.richmond.com/sports/sam-ravech-son-of-espn-s-karl-ravech-joining-squirrels/article_f3a773dc-ca67-5720-a71b-4b10a32859e6.html|website=Richmond Times-Dispatch|language=en}}</ref>
Ravech suffered a heart attack in November 1998.<ref>Rothbaum, Noah. [http://www.runnersworld.com/celebrity-runners/im-runner-karl-ravech?page=single "I'm A Runner: Karl Ravech"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402132048/http://www.runnersworld.com/celebrity-runners/im-runner-karl-ravech?page=single |date=April 2, 2015 }}, ''[[Runner's World]]'', April 1, 2008. Retrieved on March 24, 2015.</ref> Ravech's son Sam, at the age of 22, became the youngest play-by-play broadcaster on ESPN after calling a Tulane men's basketball game on November 22, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Times-Dispatch|first1=JOHN O’CONNOR Richmond|title=Sam Ravech, son of ESPN's Karl Ravech, joining Squirrels broadcast team|url=http://www.richmond.com/sports/sam-ravech-son-of-espn-s-karl-ravech-joining-squirrels/article_f3a773dc-ca67-5720-a71b-4b10a32859e6.html|website=Richmond Times-Dispatch|date=February 7, 2017 |language=en}}</ref>


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Karl Ravech
Ravech on the set of Baseball Tonight in July 2011
Born1964 or 1965 (age 59–60)
NationalityAmerican
Education
OccupationSportscaster
Years active1986–present
Notable credit(s)ESPN
WHTM-TV
WBNG-TV
TitleSportsCenter anchor, Baseball Tonight host, golf commentator

Karl Ravech (/ˈrævɪ/; born 1964 or 1965)[1] is an American journalist who works as the primary play by play commentator for Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN.[2]

Early life and education

Ravech grew up in Needham, Massachusetts.[3] He received a bachelor's degree in communications from Ithaca College in 1987 and a master's degree in management and leadership from Binghamton University in 1990.[4][5]

Career

Early work

Ravech worked at WBNG-TV, in Binghamton, New York, as a sports anchor/reporter from 1987 to 1990, and then WHTM-TV in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, from 1990-1993 in a similar role.[6]

ESPN

Ravech has worked for ESPN since 1993,[4] appearing primarily on SportsCenter and Baseball Tonight. Since 2006, Ravech has provided commentary for ESPN and ABC's coverage of the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.[4] He has also done commentary for the College World Series, golf, college basketball, and ESPN's KBO League coverage during 2020.[4] He also appears as the Baseball Tonight host in the 2K Sports video game, Major League Baseball 2K5.[7]

Ravech with the West Point Cadets on March 31, 2011.

Timeline

Personal life

Ravech suffered a heart attack in November 1998.[8] Ravech's son Sam, at the age of 22, became the youngest play-by-play broadcaster on ESPN after calling a Tulane men's basketball game on November 22, 2017.[9]

References

  1. ^ Greenidge, Jim (April 10, 1995). "Ravech Is Keeping His Eye on the Ball". The Boston Globe. p. 39. Ravech, 30, is the host of Baseball Tonight, the 30-minute 10:30 P.M. and midnight daily ESPN offering that recently began its sixth season.
  2. ^ a b "Karl Ravech" Archived May 2, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. espnmediazone3.com. November 17, 2009. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
  3. ^ Kuc, Chris (August 27, 2021). "Q&A: Karl Ravech on Career Journey, Life-Changing Moment, Calling LLWS". Sports Section. Retrieved October 9, 2022. I played run-around games growing up in Needham, Massachusetts...
  4. ^ a b c d "Karl Ravech - ESPN Press Room". ESPN. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  5. ^ "Notable Alumni". Binghamton University Alumni Associtation. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
  6. ^ "Karl Ravech". ESPN. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  7. ^ "ESPN Major League Baseball 2K5" Archived September 2, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. gamefront.com. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
  8. ^ Rothbaum, Noah. "I'm A Runner: Karl Ravech" Archived April 2, 2015, at the Wayback Machine, Runner's World, April 1, 2008. Retrieved on March 24, 2015.
  9. ^ Times-Dispatch, JOHN O’CONNOR Richmond (February 7, 2017). "Sam Ravech, son of ESPN's Karl Ravech, joining Squirrels broadcast team". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Preceded by Sunday Night Baseball play-by-play announcer
2022–present
Succeeded by
Incumbent