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Ryan Lavarnway

World Series Champion, Olympian

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Baseball

Media & Broadcasters

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Faith

Inspiration & Motivation

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About the speaker

Ryan Lavarnway is a former Major League Baseball catcher, currently working as a broadcaster for the Colorado Rockies. Over his fifteen-year career, Ryan represented eight different teams in the Major Leagues, including the 2013 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox. He also proudly... More

Ryan Lavarnway is a former Major League Baseball catcher, currently working as a broadcaster for the Colorado Rockies. Over his fifteen-year career, Ryan represented eight different teams in the Major Leagues, including the 2013 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox. He also proudly represented Israel internationally in both the World Baseball Classic and the Olympics, which earned him recognition in the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2019.

Ryan began his journey to the majors as a standout at Yale University. In 2007, he became the NCAA batting champion by hitting an impressive .467 and set a new Ivy League record with a 25-game hitting streak. He also holds the Ivy League all-time career home run record with 34.

Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2008, Ryan quickly established himself as a powerful hitter, being named to multiple minor league All-Star teams and earning Minor League Offensive Player of the Year twice.

After his big-league debut in 2011, Ryan continued to excel on the field, setting multiple MLB and franchise records. Internationally, he earned MVP recognition for his play in the World Baseball Classic and was named to be the first ever captain of Team Israel ahead of the 2023 European Championships.

Ryan is a dynamic and entertaining speaker with a wealth of experience to draw upon. He brings a unique perspective to his public speaking engagements, combining his passion for baseball with his personal journey and experiences.

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