Karl Ravech Archives

ESPN shares throwback Ceddanne Rafaela LLWS clip during ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ interview

Rafaela starred for Curacao in the 2012 Little League World Series.

Karl Ravech backs new Home Run Derby format: ‘The pacing is gonna be better’

Ravech likes the new Home Run Derby format with fewer pitches per round, hoping it will attract more stars and reduce injury risk.

ESPN’s Karl Ravech declares ‘Dodgers win it by a run!’ after 4-3 loss to Phillies

"With the Phillies getting their 60th win...Dodgers win it by a run!"

ESPN commentators talk Home Run Derby format changes, Statcast broadcast, event’s importance

"The opportunity to go off the clock, not be in a split screen, shoot all the action full, have reactions and orient that towards the biggest moments of the contest has been a really big priority."

Short and to the Point: Karl Ravech on Home Run Derby, young talent in MLB, ESPN, and more

Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews ESPN baseball commentator Karl Ravech. Jessica and Karl discuss a wide range of topics...

Karl Ravech: Baseball doesn’t need saving

"The game is in great shape."

Todd Frazier reportedly joining ESPN’s Home Run Derby coverage

Frazier is the 2015 Homer Run Derby champ.

Red Sox’s Jarren Duran reveals heartwarming All-Star nod reaction during in-game interview

"We both broke down crying."

Karl Ravech explains why he misses nightly ‘Baseball Tonight’ format

"I’m grateful people remember it fondly, and I’m saddened by it, too, that none of it exists in that way anymore."

ESPN’s Karl Ravech surprises Gunnar Henderson with custom cleats

"When I opened it up, I was blown away by them."

Gunnar Henderson announces intention to do 2024 Home Run Derby while mic’d up

"I'll be the first to announce that I'll be doing the Home Run Derby this year."

Karl Ravech reveals surprising interest in College, Little League World Series

"They love to talk about the Little League World Series because it has this mass appeal."

Sarah Langs talks support she’s received after sharing ALS diagnosis: ‘I am so, so eternally grateful for it.’

"I had no idea what to expect when I first shared this with the world, and I certainly never expected all of this."

ESPN’s Karl Ravech: Pitch Clock has changed game ‘for the better’

"I think the pitch clock, universally, is the greatest thing ever."

Buster Olney discusses relationship with ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ crew

"We all throw out ideas, some are good and some are bad but we don't have a problem laughing at ourselves when they don't come out so great."

ESPN’s ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ crew provided a helpful PitchCom explainer

"I would have liked to pick the voice, like a celebrity voice..."

Karl Ravech makes curious call on extra-inning play

"They had an out at first if they wanted it."

Karl Ravech repulsed at thought of people eating pig’s liver

"Is that an acquired taste?"

How Eduardo Pérez’s view of the media changed after hanging up his cleats

Eduardo Pérez reflects on his evolving relationship with the media, appreciating their job pressures while cherishing his broadcasting family.

Karl Ravech blasted for ‘Trea Turner, learning for the first time what it means to be in a postseason’ line

Turner had played in 43 previous postseason games and won a World Series.

All-time announcer jinx from Karl Ravech leads to walk-off win in championship game of Little League World Series

"All-time announcer jinx right here."

ESPN coverage of Little League World Series remains stamped in tradition, fun

"Major league players will come here and sort of drop their guard and he out in public and talk to kids, be accessible and be kids for a day."

ESPN’s Karl Ravech takes shot at Fox Sports over World Cup start-time criticism

"Want to make sure we’re upfront and honest and transparent."

Fernando Tatís Jr. pretends to know what ‘Anchorman’ is during awkward ESPN interview

Tatís was five years old when Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy premiered in theaters in 2004.

ESPN announces 2023 Home Run Derby telecast plans

ESPN unveiled its comprehensive plans to cover the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby on July 10 from Seattle's T-Mobile Park.

Karl Ravech blows home run call with embarrassing gaffe at College World Series

Ravech misspoke, calling Brothers’ three-run blast a “walk-off” despite still having the bottom half of the inning to play

Did Karl Ravech overstep with awkward Mother’s Day question to Triston Casas?

ESPN's Karl Ravech is facing backlash for an awkward question posed during an in-game interview with Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas.

ESPN Sunday Night Baseball mic’ing up Mets’ Brandon Nimmo

Nimmo has the second-highest on-base percentage in the league.

ESPN Sunday Night Baseball features Martin Maldonado as first-ever mic’d up catcher

Astros catcher Martin Maldonado will become the first catcher to be mic'd up on the ESPN telecast.

Karl Ravech on talking to mic’d up MLB players: ‘We trust them to speak when it makes sense.’

Conversations with mic'd up players while they're on the field have added to MLB broadcasts, but there are important considerations around timing and potential distractions. ESPN's Karl Ravech and Phil Orlins, as well as Alex Verdugo of the Red Sox, spoke to SI's Emma Baccellieri on that.

ESPN was inadvertently airing PitchCom audio during live Sunday Night Baseball interview

"I don’t know if we’re comfortable with it or not, but you can hear the PitchCom through your microphone."

Chicago radio show hysterical at Karl Ravech reminding Dusty Baker he’s Black: “Nice of him to be told”

“Come on Passan, how didn’t you have that?”