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Josh Ravin
Josh Ravin pitching for theLos Angeles Dodgersduring 2017 Spring Training
Relief pitcher
Born:(1988-01-21)January 21, 1988(age 36)
West Hills, California,U.S.
Batted:Right
Threw:Right
Professional debut
MLB:June 2, 2015, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
NPB:June 1, 2019, for the Chiba Lotte Marines
Last appearance
MLB:April 20, 2018, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB:June 4, 2019, for the Chiba Lotte Marines
MLB statistics
Win–loss record2–3
Earned run average5.12
Strikeouts45
NPB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average27.00
Strikeouts1
Teams

Joshua Joseph Ravin(born January 21, 1988) is an American formerprofessional baseballpitcher.He played inMajor League Baseball(MLB) for theLos Angeles DodgersandAtlanta Bravesand inNippon Professional Baseball(NPB) for theChiba Lotte Marines.

Early life[edit]

Josh Ravin was born inWest Hills, Californiaon January 21, 1988, to parents Virgil and Lana Ravin.[1][2]He has an older brother, Joel and a younger sister, Amanda.[3]

Career[edit]

Cincinnati Reds[edit]

TheCincinnati Redsselected Ravin in the fifth round, 144th overall, of the2006 MLB Draftout ofChatsworth High SchoolinChatsworth, Los Angeles,California.[4]He made his professional debut with theGulf Coast Redsin 2006, and also appeared for the rookie-levelBillings Mustangs.[4]In 2007, Ravin pitched returned to Billings, where he recorded a 1–5 record and 8.55 ERA in 13 games. The following year, Ravin split the season between Billings and the Single-ADayton Dragons,posting a cumulative 2–9 record and 7.77 ERA in 18 appearances. In 2009, Ravin returned to Dayton, where he pitched to a 3–8 record and 3.67 ERA with 66 strikeouts in 81.0 innings of work.[5]

Ravin split the 2010 season between the High-ALynchburg Hillcats,Dayton, and the AZL Reds, accumulating a 5–7 record and 3.89 ERA in 19 games between the three teams. Ravin was named theCarolina Leaguepitcher of the week for August 9–15, 2010 while playing for Lynchburg.[6]In 2011, Ravin split the season between the High-ABakersfield Blazeand the Double-ACarolina Mudcats,logging a cumulative 2–10 record and 5.17 ERA with 114 strikeouts in 123.2 innings pitched. In 2012, Ravin split the year between Bakersfield and the Double-APensacola Blue Wahoos,posting a 1–3 record and 5.33 ERA in 23 games.

The Reds added Ravin to their 40-man roster after the 2012 season and invited him to spring training in 2013.[7][8]He was designated for assignment by the Reds on September 16, 2013, after posting a 4.82 ERA in 48 combined games forDouble-APensacola in theSouthern Leagueand theTriple-ALouisville Batsin theInternational League.[4][9]

Milwaukee Brewers[edit]

On September 19, 2013, Ravin was claimed off waivers by theMilwaukee Brewers.[10]On October 23, Ravin was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and assigned to the Triple-ANashville Sounds.[11][12]On November 4, 2013, he elected free agency.

Los Angeles Dodgers[edit]

On December 13, 2013, Ravin signed a minor league contract with theLos Angeles Dodgersorganization.[13]He split the 2014 season between the Double-AChattanooga Lookoutsand Triple-AAlbuquerque Isotopes.With the two teams, he was 2–1 with a 3.55 ERA in 23 games.[4]The Dodgers invited him to attend major league spring training in 2015[14]but he did not make the team and was assigned to the Triple-AOklahoma City Dodgersto begin the year.[15]

Ravin was called up to the majors for the first time on June 2, 2015.[16]He made his MLB debut that night against theColorado Rockies,striking out the only batter he faced,DJ LeMahieu,and picking up the win.[17]He appeared in a total of nine games for the Dodgers in 2015, allowing seven runs in9+1⁄3innings.[18]He also pitched in 22 games for Oklahoma City with a 3.86 ERA.[4]

Ravin broke the radius bone in his left forearm in a multi-vehicle car crash on February 29, 2016. The injury required surgery.[19]Ravin began the 2016 season on the 15-day disabled list. On May 10, Ravin was suspended for 80 games by MLB for testing positive forpralmorelin,a banned performance-enhancing drug.[20]Ravin was reinstated on August 3, and optioned to Triple-A, but rejoined the Dodgers on August 8.[21]He appeared in 10 games with Los Angeles, posting a 0.93 ERA in9+2⁄3innings in 2016.[22]

Ravin suffered a groin injury in spring training in 2017, causing him to begin the season on the disabled list.[23]He was taken off the DL and optioned to Oklahoma City on May 10.[24]He did manage to appear in 14 games for the Dodgers in 2017, with a 6.48 ERA as well as 30 games for Oklahoma City, where he had a 5.09 ERA.[4]His groin issue recurred all season, leading to several stints on the disabled list and he was eventually shut down for good on September 22.[25]On November 20, 2017, Ravin was designated for assignment by the Dodgers.

Atlanta Braves[edit]

On November 20, 2017, Ravin was traded to theAtlanta Bravesin exchange for cash considerations.[26]On March 5, 2018, the Braves outrighted Ravin off the 40-man roster.[27]On March 31, Ravin was called up by the Braves and had his contract purchased back to the 40-man roster by the team.[28]He was designated for assignment on April 21, after he posted a 6.00 ERA in 2 big league games.[29]He was outrighted to the Triple-AGwinnett Striperson April 25, 2018.

On June 14, 2018, while pitching for Gwinnett, Ravin was hit in the head by a line drive. After several minutes he was able to stand up but needed assistance exiting the field.[30]He elected free agency on October 11, 2018.

Chiba Lotte Marines[edit]

On January 7, 2019, Ravin signed with theChiba Lotte MarinesofNippon Professional Baseball(NPB).[31]Ravin spent the majority of the year with Lotte's farm team, only making two appearances for the main club, where he struggled mightily, facing 12 batters and allowing 5 earned runs in1+2⁄3innings of work.[32]On November 30, the Marines announced that they would not re-sign Ravin for the 2020 season.[33]On December 2, he became a free agent.[34]

Le xing ton Legends[edit]

On May 4, 2021, Ravin signed with theLe xing ton Legendsof theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball.[35]Ravin recorded a 2.57 ERA in 7 appearances before he was released on July 2.[36]

Personal life[edit]

Ravin's brother, Joel, was shot five times after being kidnapped on October 4, 2015, and survived.[37]Joel died on March 28, 2023, after his body was discovered in a van fire in Woodland Hills.[38]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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  2. ^Hoornstra, J. P. (June 3, 2015)."Dodgers' Josh Ravin reflects on long journey to the major leagues".Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.RetrievedMay 4,2016– via Los Angeles Daily News.
  3. ^Gazzar, Brenda (October 5, 2015)."Brother of Dodgers pitcher Josh Ravin wounded in West Hills shooting".Los Angeles Daily News.RetrievedMay 4,2016.
  4. ^abcdef"Josh Ravin minor league statistics and history".Baseball Reference.
  5. ^"Jamie Westbrook Minor, Fall, Winter & Independent Leagues Statistics & History".
  6. ^"Ravin Named CL Pitcher of the Week – Lynchburg Hillcats News".Lynchburg Hillcats.RetrievedNovember 21,2014.
  7. ^"Corcino among six added to Reds' 40-man roster".MLB.RetrievedNovember 21,2014.
  8. ^Miller, Doug (March 12, 2013)."Reds trim 12 from big league camp".MLB.Archived from the original on June 2, 2016.RetrievedMay 3,2016.{{cite news}}:CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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  10. ^"Brewers Claim Josh Ravin".September 19, 2013.
  11. ^Haudricourt, Tom (September 16, 2013)."Corey Hart would be 'very generous' to remain with Brewers".Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.RetrievedMay 4,2016.
  12. ^McCalvy, Adam (October 23, 2013)."Brewers outright three righties off 40-man roster".MLB.RetrievedJune 2,2015.
  13. ^Miniel, Daid (December 21, 2013)."MLB Free Agency: Los Angeles Dodgers sign three minor league players".fansided.RetrievedJune 2,2015.
  14. ^Gonzalez, Alden (January 9, 2015)."Top prospects among Dodgers' spring invitees".MLB.Archived fromthe originalon January 11, 2015.RetrievedMay 4,2016.
  15. ^Hoornstra, J.P. (April 7, 2015)."Revealed: Opening Day roster for Triple-A Oklahoma City".LA Daily News.RetrievedApril 7,2015.
  16. ^Gurnick, Ken (June 2, 2015)."Van Slyke to DL; Heisey, Thomas join Dodgers".MLB.Archived fromthe originalon March 4, 2016.RetrievedMay 4,2016.
  17. ^Plukett, Bill (June 3, 2015)."Nine years in the making, Josh Ravin gets his first win as a Dodger".Orange County Register.RetrievedMay 4,2016.
  18. ^"2015 Los Angeles Dodgers Batting, Pitching, & Fielding Statistic".Baseball Reference.RetrievedOctober 5,2015.
  19. ^Hoornstra, J.P. (March 1, 2016)."Dodgers pitcher Josh Ravin in auto accident, will have surgery on broken left radius".RetrievedMarch 1,2016.
  20. ^Passasn, Jeff (May 2, 2016)."Sources: Dodgers pitcher suspended 80 games for PEDs".Yahoo Sports.RetrievedMay 2,2016.
  21. ^Stephen, Eric (August 8, 2016)."Dodgers recall Josh Ravin, place Joe Blanton on bereavement list".SB Nation.RetrievedAugust 8,2016.
  22. ^"2016 Los Angeles Dodgers Batting, Pitching & Fielding Statistics".Baseball Reference.RetrievedOctober 15,2016.
  23. ^Stephen, Eric (March 24, 2017)."Josh Ravin out several weeks with groin injury".SB Nation.RetrievedApril 4,2017.
  24. ^Stephen, Eric (May 10, 2017)."Dodgers reinstate Josh Ravin & option him to Triple-A".SB Nation.RetrievedMay 10,2017.
  25. ^Stephen, Eric (September 22, 2017)."Dodgers activate Brandon McCarthy, place Josh Ravin on 60-day DL".SB Nation.RetrievedSeptember 24,2017.
  26. ^Bowman, Mark (November 20, 2017)."Braves claim Dayton, acquire Ravin from Dodgers".MLB.Archived fromthe originalon November 21, 2017.RetrievedNovember 22,2017.
  27. ^Adams, Steve (March 5, 2018)."Braves Acquire Ryan Schimpf, Outright Josh Ravin".mlbtraderumors.RetrievedMarch 5,2018.
  28. ^"Braves' Josh Ravin: Contract purchased by Braves".CBSSports. March 31, 2018.RetrievedMarch 31,2018.
  29. ^"Braves Designate Josh Ravin".April 21, 2018.
  30. ^"Braves reliever Josh Ravin hit in head by line drive in Gwinnett".SBNation. June 15, 2018.RetrievedJune 15,2018.
  31. ^"ジョシュ・レイビン đầu tay đạt được について".Ngàn diệp ロッテマリーンズ オフィシャルサイト(in Japanese). January 7, 2019.RetrievedJanuary 25,2019.
  32. ^Organization, Nippon Professional Baseball."Ravin,Josh ( Chiba Lotte Marines ) | Players".Nippon Professional Baseball Organization(in Japanese).RetrievedDecember 26,2019.
  33. ^"レイビン đầu tay ・ブランドン đầu tay ・ボルシンガー đầu tay ・バルガス tuyển thủ tới quý khế ước について".Ngàn diệp ロッテマリーンズ オフィシャルサイト(in Japanese). November 30, 2019.RetrievedDecember 22,2019.
  34. ^"2019 niên độ tự do khế ước tuyển thủ".NPB.jp Nhật Bản dã cầu cơ cấu(in Japanese).RetrievedDecember 22,2019.
  35. ^"Legends Agree to Terms with Former Major Leaguers Josh Ravin, Mike Hauschild and 7 others".Le xing ton Legends.RetrievedMay 4,2021.
  36. ^"Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
  37. ^"Brother of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Josh Ravin shot multiple times".Fox Sports.October 5, 2015.RetrievedOctober 5,2015.
  38. ^"Body Found in Burning van Along Popular Hiking Trail in Woodland Hills".March 28, 2023.RetrievedApril 11,2024.{{cite news}}:Unknown parameter|news=ignored (|newspaper=suggested) (help)

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