Ravech was one of the more surprising people ESPN let go during its most recent round of layoffs. Even more surprising was when Ravech quickly resurfaced on ESPN, calling several MLB games before retaking his post as the voice of the Little League World Series. During a recent appearance on Yahoo Sports Daily, Ravech explained why he was willing to continue calling the LLWS for ESPN even after he was laid off.
“Why wouldn’t I do that?” Ravech asked. “To me, being able to do the Little League World Series is a gift. I knew a long time ago when Brent Musburger was calling it, and I was doing the international games and not calling the championship. The list of people that had done that event was a Hall of Fame list of broadcasters. The impact that the Little League World Series, I think, has on the country, let alone has had on me, is significant.”
“Little League is simply the best. End. It is for so many reasons. It means that much to me. When ESPN presented me with the opportunity to call a few more Major League games and the Little League World Series…why wouldn’t I? It’s another opportunity to be a part of something that I think is really significant to the country.”
As much as the Little League World Series means to the country, Ravech also learned how much he means to sports and baseball fans in recent weeks. And while Ravech took being the voice of the LLWS seriously, calling the tournament one more time also gave him a more ; even Aaron Rodgers spontaneously
