2015 Baseball Roster
Andy Ravel
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Sinking Spring, Pa.
- High School:
- Wilson Senior
KENT STATE HONOR AND AWARDS
• Letterwinner: 2014, 2015, 2016
• Drafted in the 7th round by the Toronto Blue Jays
• 2016 Second Team All-MAC
2016 JUNIOR SEASON
• Went 8-4 with a 3.36 in 15 starts as the Saturday starter in the weekend rotation
• Compiled 77 strikeouts versus 20 walks in 91.0 innings
• Earned first win of the season against George Washington on Feb. 27
• Went 7.0 innings with two earned runs and five strikeouts at Radford in next start
• Struck out eight in 7.0 innings with no walks and two runs at EMU on April 16
• Followed that performance with 6.0 scoreless innings at Ohio with six strikeouts
• Finest game of career was complete game win against Buffalo on May 7. Did not allow an earned run and gave up five hits and three walks while striking out seven
• Did not allow an earned run during the next two starts, going 7.0 innings with seven strikeouts at Bowling Green and 6.1 innings with no walks on May 20 versus Western Carolina
2015 SOPHOMORE SEASON
• Went 6-2 with a 3.13 ERA in 74.2 innings spanning 13 starts
• Struck out 55 batters while walking 26
• Allowed just one earned run, two hits and two walks in first appearance of the year on February 14 at Winthrop, striking out 5 in 6.0 innings
• Had a season-high 8 strikeouts in a 6.0 inning start against Rider on March 15. Allowed only one earned run and three hits in the performance
• Shutout Toledo in a win March 22, going 7.0 innings
• At Northern Illinois on April 5 he threw 6.0 innings with one run, no walks and seven strikeouts
• Also only allowed one earned run April 12 against Ball State
• Longest outing was 7.1 innings on April 19 against Ohio
2014 FRESHMAN SEASON
• Threw 35.2 innings in 13 appearances with four starts. Finished with a 2.78 ERA, 3-1 record, 31 strikeouts and 14 walks
• First collegiate appearance was Feb. 15 at Arizona. Went 1.2 innings with thre hits, one run, two walks and two strikeouts
• Earned first win after a 3.2 inning performance at Middle Tennessee State. Allowed one earned run on two hits with no walks and three strikeouts
• First career start was Mar. 9 at Liberty
• Had a strong outing, the longest of his career, against Penn State on Apr. 22. Pitched 5.1 innings with two hits, no runs, one walk and five strikeouts
• Followed that with a 3.0 inning start with two hits, no runs, no walks and four strikeouts
• Pitched 2.0 innings at NCAA Regionals against Louisville. Did not allow a run or a walk
PRIOR TO KENT STATE
• Drafted in the 21st round of the 2013 MLB Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks
• Posted a career record of 23-6 at Wilson High School
• Was an All-American, All-State and All-Conference selection as a senior
• Also an All-Conference selection as a junior and sophomore
• Lettered in golf also
• Played summer ball for the Grand Slam Bluerocks who were ranked 23rd in the nation
PERSONAL
• Born October 12, 1994 in Reading, Pa.
• Parents are Ken and Barb Ravel
• Has one brother, Tim
• Enjoys baseball, golf, sports, family time and hanging with friends
• Lists his brother as the person he admires most
• Is creeped out by tight spaces
• Pre-game ritual is listening to gospel music
• Would like to visit the Ballpark at Arlington
• Majoring in sports administration
