Fans of the Little League World Series have enjoyed hearing Karl Ravech’s voice for well over a decade, but his run is unfortunately coming to an end.
It was reported in July that Ravech was one of several broadcasters laid off by ESPN. However, Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported that ESPN gave Ravech the chance to work a few sporting events this summer, including the Little League World Series.
“After 33 years at ESPN, Ravech was given the opportunity to work some summer dates, according to a source with direct knowledge of the circumstances who was granted anonymity to speak on a sensitive subject,” Marchand wrote. “Ravech will call the Aug. 12 New York Yankees-Seattle Mariners game and will be on some Little League World Series action. He has been the lead on the Little League World Series.”
During this Tuesday’s coverage of the Little League World Series, a few baseball fans made it clear they’re going to miss hearing Ravech’s voice in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
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“As a huge fan of you Karl, I want to tell you, you’re the best at your job,” one fan wrote on X. “Shame on ESPN for letting you go, and Kudos for all of us that you are still doing the LLWS.”
“ESPN doesn’t deserve Ravech,” a second fan declared.
“Karl Ravech is absolutely fantastic calling the games. It’s real baseball,” another fan said.
“It is going to suck when from next year on when a bunch of randoms are on the main crew for the Little League World Series, and not Karl Ravech,” another fan added.
Karl Ravech received love from the MLB community this week.
Just two days ago, Ravech had his final sign-off as an MLB announcer for ESPN. He called a National League showdown between the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves.
Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell and Braves ace Chris Sale both had kind words for Ravech.
“Congratulations on playing some more golf, and thank you for the 30 years,” Sale said, via Awful Announcing. “You were a staple in my living room for 30 years, watching ESPN. You made it fun to watch ESPN. I just wanna say thank you for everything you did, man. It was awesome. You’re one of the good ones.”
Mitchell added, “I know this is your last broadcast. I appreciate everything you’ve done for this game. I’ve been listening to you for a long time, and it’s a pleasure to share this last one with you.”
There’s no doubt Ravech should be proud of the work he did at ESPN.
