EVA Vetted Entertainer
Ryan Lavarnway
Denver, CO, USA
Former Major League Baseball Veteran Catcher Ryan Lavarnway
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.
Ryan Lavarnway is a dynamic 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. He is an engaging
and entertaining speaker who connects with his audience on a personal level,
leaving a lasting impact on all who hear him speak.
Videos
Styles
Athlete
Leadership
Resilience
Overcoming Challenges
Motivational
Event Types
Hybrid
In-Person
Virtual
Occasions
College Event
Corporate Event
Public Event
Private Party
Offerings
This Entertainer currently has no Offerings
Testimonials
Jane Bartosik
Empower - VP, Head of Sales
Ryan spoke with my leadership team and shared his stories about achieving greatness through outlook, resiliency, and the importance of social connections. This message was right on the mark! I continued to get overwhelming positive feedback and gratitudes from the sales managers throughout the day thanking me for bringing him to speak with the team He left the team inspired and more connected with their purpose and work. His speaking style is very engaging and authentic, helping the audience to be comfortable and instantly connected to his story. Somehow even though none of us have been pro athletes before, he made his experience relatable and applicable to day to day front line business managers. He also provided actionable and simple tools for each of us to take away. I give my highest recommendations for Ryan. 5 stars!
John Eichmann
Virtus Insurance - Managing Partner
Ryan recently retired as a professional baseball player and is beginning to climb his next mountain – motivational speaking. We recently had Ryan speak to our leadership team, sales team, and selected guests. His talk “Why Not Me? Why Not Now?” had all of us thinking “You’re right! Why not ME? Why not NOW?” Ryan is a gifted storyteller who was able to relay his experiences as a MLB, World Baseball Classic, and Olympic baseball player to the challenges we face in our business. Imagine being fired from your dream job 26 times! That’s how many times Ryan was cut and sent back to the minor leagues. Ryan tactfully compared his experiences in the world of baseball to the challenges we face growing our business in the “real world.”
Gavin Eckstrom
Cross Country Mortgage - Senior Vice President
We had the pleasure of having Ryan speak to our Loan Officers in our Mastermind meeting on Friday. Ryan’s words and personal journey left a lasting impact on all of us, inspiring us to rise about challenges and embrace the limitless potential within ourselves. Since he spoke, I have felt myself constantly asking “why not me” and “why not more”. What struck me most about his story was his unwavering belief in the determination and the boundless capacity for growth and change. He showcased the profound impact that a positive mindset, unwavering determination, and an unyielding commitment to personal growth can have on one's life. Ryan’s journey was a testament to the fact that no matter how dire the circumstances may be, there is always a chance to rise about other people’s expectations and rise above adversity.