Garrett Mitchell honors Karl Ravech during Little League Classic interview
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

During an on-field interview at the Little League Classic on August 23, Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell expressed appreciation for ESPN commentator Karl Ravech, who was calling his final game. As the interview concluded, Mitchell thanked Ravech for his contributions to baseball, acknowledging that it was his last broadcast. Ravech, a veteran of ESPN for over three decades, was recently laid off, stirring significant reaction from fans and peers alike. Mitchell's gesture was highlighted as a fitting tribute to Ravech's legacy in baseball broadcasting.
- •Garrett Mitchell interviewed during the Little League Classic.
- •Mitchell thanked Ravech for his contributions to the game.
- •Ravech was calling his final game for ESPN after recent layoffs.
- •Fans and players expressed gratitude for Ravech's work.
- •Mitchell's tribute reflected the respect for Ravech's legacy.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Garrett Mitchell gives classy tribute to Karl Ravech during on-field interview
"The utility of the on-field interview during MLB games is questionable at best. First and foremost, these are professional athletes who are attempting to perform at the highest level while also bantering with whoever is on play-by-play. Beyond that obvious hiccup, conversations can be stilted and awkward, with the wind and weather making communication between…
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